Which city has the highest BAH rate?
You can see what your specific BAH rate for 2022 will be by using the DoD BAH calculator. The biggest BAH bump — 21.1% — goes to service members living in the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base area. In 42 of the 300 military housing areas, or 14%, the Basic Allowance for Housing decreases in 2022.
Is BAH based on where you are stationed?
In general, the amount of BAH you receive depends on your location, pay grade, and whether you have dependents. Under most circumstances, you receive BAH for the location where you are assigned, not where you live.
How is BAH location determined?
When government quarters are unavailable, BAH rates serve as an equitable allowance helping members afford adequate rental housing near their duty location. The allowance is set based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status (whether or not a member has at least one dependent).
What state has the highest BAH rate?
Areas with 10 Highest BAH Rates*
- San Francisco, CA.
- Santa Clara County, CA.
- Westchester County, NY.
- New York City, NY.
- Oaklan, CA.
- Long Island, NY.
- Nantucket, MA.
- Monterey, CA.
Will there be a BAH increase in 2022?
Military service members will see a 5.1% Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate increase in 2022, the Department of Defense announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15, after Congress passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Can I get BAH if my spouse doesn’t live with me?
As long as you are still married, to give up BAH, you would have to reside in on-base family housing. However, unless your dependents move to your duty location, you are not authorized to reside in on-base family housing, because the rules say to qualify, your dependents must be living with you.
Is BAH meant to cover utilities?
BAH is designed to cover a portion of the housing costs, including both rent and utilities in the area. It does not consider mortgage. It is based upon a table of how much housing is required by a typical service member of a particular paygrade.
Is BAH increasing 2022?
Does BAH get taxed?
While all pays are taxable, most allowances are tax-exempt. The primary allowances for most individuals are BAS and BAH, which are tax-exempt.