Allowances for permanent change of station moves change
frequently. The best place to obtain the most current information is from the
Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee's web site in Quick
Links.
A member with permanent duty within the 50 United States, who is
not furnished government housing, is eligible for Basic Allowance for Housing
(BAH)
BAH is an allowance to offset the cost of housing when you do not
receive government-provided housing. Your BAH depends upon your location, pay
grade and whether you have dependents. BAH rates are set by surveying the cost
of rental properties in each geographic location. The rates ate established such
that members in each pay grade, independent of location, pay approximately the
same out-of -pocket costs. Therefore, BAH rates in high-cost areas will be much
greater than those in low-cost areas.
Arriving personnel authorized to
draw BAH are required to report to the Housing Office. The Housing Office
provides assistance in obtaining suitable off-base (private rental) housing by
maintaining a current listing of available rentals, by providing guidance for
selecting off-base housing and entering into rental contracts. Most leases are
for 180 to 365 days. Some 30 to 90 day leases may be obtained. For cost of
living information please visit contact/links or contact the Customer Service
Desk Fallon.