Military Relocation

Resources to help with relocation, including home and apartment listings.

2009 BAH Rates

Military members will receive an average housing allowance increase of 6.9 percent when the new rates take effect January 1, 2009. For members with dependents, average increases in the BAH are approximately $95 per month.

Automated Housing Referral Network

Find or list off-base rentals, on-base/military housing, for-sale-by-owner listings (FSBOs) and other types of housing around a designated U.S. duty station. Sponsored by the DoD to improve the process of securing available housing for relocating military members and their families.

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

Provides uniformed Service Members, with permanent duty within the 50 United States, accurate and equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets, and is payable when government quarters are not provided. See the frequently asked questions about the BAH.

LIFElines Military Housing

Provides information and resources that can assist you in making a housing decision at your next duty station.

Military OneSource - Moving/Relocation Resources

Select your branch from the drop down menu on the page to find online moving and relocation tools, including information for military students and military spouses.

Military OneSource Temporary Housing While You Wait For Installation Housing

Select your branch from the drop down menu on the page for information on how to find and use temporary lodging facilities while waiting for installation housing at a new duty station.

Planning for a Move

Information for a smooth relocation including entitlements and benefits, points of contact, checklists, planning tools, education and employment.

Rates & Allowances for Housing, Food & Transportation

Provides compensation information on cost of living allowances, dislocation allowances, government meal rates and mileage rates for military personnel and their families.

Travel Regulation Change Protects Renters Whose Landlords Default

This federal regulation change is designed to help military Service Members forced to relocate locally when landlords default on their mortgages. It does not apply to military members who own their own homes and default on their loans.
  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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