Posted on Feb 3, 2015
BAH not covering full cost; how do you feel about this?
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how can army say my BHA doesn't cover the cost of this 1970 house I'm really feeling the urge to get out how do you feel about this BHA situation So BHA covers only 99% of payment I have to pay the 1%
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http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqbah.cfm
BAH is a long standing gripe of many a service member. It really boils down to whether you are paying "median" pricing or not.
BAH is a long standing gripe of many a service member. It really boils down to whether you are paying "median" pricing or not.
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) - Frequently Asked Questions
A member assigned to permanent duty within the 50 United States, who is not furnished Gov’t housing, is eligible for BAH, based on the member's rank, dependency status, and permanent duty station zip code. A member stationed overseas (except in Hawaii and Alaska), including U.S. territories and possessions, who is not furnished Gov’t housing, is eligible for an Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) based on the member's dependency status. If a...
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CPL (Join to see)
CPL White, the military housing allowance is designed to help defray the cost of housing, not necessarily cover the total cost. As others have pointed out, whether the total cost will be covered depends on where you chose to live. That choice will result in your breaking even, making money, or losing money with your housing allowance.
The fact that your allowance "doesn't cover the cost of this 1970 house" is of no value to your argument. Some 1970's houses cost $100,000 and others cost $2,000,000. The trick is finding one within your budget.
CPL White, the military housing allowance is designed to help defray the cost of housing, not necessarily cover the total cost. As others have pointed out, whether the total cost will be covered depends on where you chose to live. That choice will result in your breaking even, making money, or losing money with your housing allowance.
The fact that your allowance "doesn't cover the cost of this 1970 house" is of no value to your argument. Some 1970's houses cost $100,000 and others cost $2,000,000. The trick is finding one within your budget.
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Wow, CPL (Join to see), I have never complained about BAH, a tax-free benefit the Army gives you for housing.
I know old soldiers always have their "back in my day" stories, so I won't disappoint you: When I was a newly married PFC, in 1976, making around $400 in base pay and $100 in BAH, I was THRILLED to get that extra $100 a month to help pay for a place to live. I don't know how we would have made it without it. My wife and I lived in a trailer because that's all we could afford for the first couple years of our marriage (and my BAH almost covered the rent for the trailer).
I urge you to thank your lucky stars that the Army is giving you tax-free money to help pay for your house. Or, as you said, you could leave the Army. There's always that option. Know, however, that few civilian employers will give you tax-free money for housing. I'm sure there are exceptions, but BAH in the military is one sweet benefit.
I know old soldiers always have their "back in my day" stories, so I won't disappoint you: When I was a newly married PFC, in 1976, making around $400 in base pay and $100 in BAH, I was THRILLED to get that extra $100 a month to help pay for a place to live. I don't know how we would have made it without it. My wife and I lived in a trailer because that's all we could afford for the first couple years of our marriage (and my BAH almost covered the rent for the trailer).
I urge you to thank your lucky stars that the Army is giving you tax-free money to help pay for your house. Or, as you said, you could leave the Army. There's always that option. Know, however, that few civilian employers will give you tax-free money for housing. I'm sure there are exceptions, but BAH in the military is one sweet benefit.
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