Joint · North Texas
NAS Fort Worth JRB
NAS Fort Worth JRB in Tarrant County, Texas, is the only Navy-led joint-reserve installation in the US. Hosts Air Force Reserve, Marine Forces Reserve, Texas ANG, and Texas Army National Guard. Eligible service members, veterans, and military spouses may qualify for VA + TSAHC Heroes DPA + MCC. Verified May 19, 2026.
Last verified May 19, 2026
Quick Facts
- Branch Joint
- Region North Texas
- Workforce 11,000
- BAH year 2026 Source: defensetravel.dod.mil
- BAH commuter cities 1
About NAS Fort Worth JRB
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) Fort Worth is the only Navy-led joint-reserve installation in the U.S., hosting Air Force Reserve, Marine Forces Reserve, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas Army National Guard units. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, on the west side of Fort Worth.
VA Loan + TSAHC Heroes Pairing
Eligible NAS Fort Worth JRB active-duty, veterans, reservists, and surviving spouses may pair a VA loan (zero down, no monthly mortgage insurance, funding fee waived for 10%+ disabled veterans per VA Lenders Handbook M26-7) with the TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes Program (Veterans category) for down payment assistance toward closing costs. Per the official TSAHC Heroes program, eligible veterans may receive approximately 3-5% of the loan amount as a grant or 3-year forgivable second lien. Pair with the federal Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) for up to $2,000 per year in tax credit, subject to federal tax liability per IRS §25.
VA loan benefits
VA loans require zero down with no monthly mortgage insurance. The VA funding fee is waived for veterans with 10%+ VA-rated disability per VA Lenders Handbook M26-7. Eligible service members + veterans stationed at NAS Fort Worth JRB may pair a VA loan with TSAHC Heroes DPA to cover closing costs.
TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes
Active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses qualify for the TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes program (Veterans category) with income up to 115% of Tarrant County AMI and a 620 minimum FICO score.