Monthly costs
Rent, utilities, required fees, insurance, parking, tolls and transit. Compare actual property costs rather than a neighborhood average.
Military resources · housing allowance
A budget grounded in the details.
Basic Allowance for Housing can help eligible service members meet housing costs. Start with the official rate for your duty station, then compare the whole household budget.
Use the source
Your duty ZIP. Your pay grade. Your status.
BAH normally follows your permanent duty-station ZIP, not the ZIP of the home you choose. Select the correct year, duty ZIP and pay grade in the official calculator, then use the correct dependency column. Confirm unusual assignments and individual rate protection with your finance office.
Use the official calculator for current rates by duty-station ZIP, pay grade and dependency status. For future-year rates, wait for the official release.
Beyond the rent
Allow for the whole move.
Arrival costs
Deposits, application charges, temporary accommodation and overlap between housing dates. A delayed delivery does not automatically change a lease.
Planning to buy
Evaluate mortgage principal and interest, taxes, insurance, association fees and reserves with a qualified lender. BAH alone is not mortgage approval.
Keep perspective
An allowance, not a rent ceiling.
Published BAH is not a guarantee of approval, a mandated asking rent or a promise that every household will cover housing from BAH alone. Shop by your needs and full financial picture.
Your next step
A clearer move starts here.
Before choosing a home, write down your gaining duty location, arrival window, total budget and commute priorities. Please do not send sensitive orders or operational details by email.
Contact Jon for current homes and tour availability. Review services, lease terms and availability before committing to a move.