Military PCS Moves in San Diego: What Changed in 2025 and 2026
If you're PCSing into or out of San Diego, the system that manages your household goods move has changed. Here's the current setup.
By Fast Easy Moving Editors · Updated
HomeSafe is out
U.S. Transportation Command ended the Global Household Goods Contract with HomeSafe Alliance in June 2025, and the Defense Department returned to its Tender of Service program, which uses individual moving companies approved by DoD.
The Personal Property Activity and ppa.mil
The Defense Personal Property Program is now run by the Personal Property Activity (PPA). Its website, ppa.mil, launched May 1, 2026 for scheduling, tracking and claims. For help, call 833-MIL-MOVE or contact your installation's personal property office.
Taxes
Active-duty members moving under PCS orders keep the federal moving expense exclusion, which ended for most other taxpayers. California's FTB 3913 also exempts military PCS moves from the distance and time tests.
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In San Diego County? See our city guides for local permits and utilities.
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Last checked October 2026.