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Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. based allowance prescribed by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. It provides uniformed Service members equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets within the United States when government quarters are not provided. A uniformed service member stationed outside the U.S., including U.S. territories and possessions, not furnished government housing, is eligible for Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA).

BAH Rates

For a complete listing of BAH rates, see BAH Rates for All Locations. Service members can calculate their individual BAH rates using the BAH Calculator.

Beginning with the 2012 BAH rates, the Department is publishing the average percentage breakdown between rent, utilities and renters insurance for each Military Housing Area. This additional information will assist Service members with making informed housing choices when relocating to a new area.

2012 BAH Component Breakdown for All Locations