Dual BAH, how does it work when you're in two different Geographical areas?

2015-08-15T11:41:51-04:00

My spouse is stationed at Fort Stewart and he is getting promoted to e-6 soon. Since he will start getting BAH, does that mean I will also get BAH? I am at Fort Campbell.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2015 11:45 AM

2015-08-15T11:45:12-04:00

I would presume that since your spouse is about to start receiving BAH, that he is longer going to be provided government quarters. Since he will no longer be assigned government quarters, he draws BAH to cover his housing costs (or a portion of them anyway). I presume since you are NOT stationed with him and being an E4, you are assigned government quarters and are therefore NOT entitled to BAH, so no, you will not get BAH.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Aug 15 at 2015 11:49 AM

2015-08-15T11:49:47-04:00

http://paycheck-chronicles.military.com/2011/06/13/dual-military-bah/

Great information above

Dual Military BAH

When you have two military members married to each other, the rules regarding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) can get a little confusing. There is one general rule, but then there are all sorts ...

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Aug 15 at 2015 12:37 PM

2015-08-15T12:37:38-04:00

Generally speaking you receive BAH in lieu of Quarters.

As someone who had an Active Duty Spouse, we both received BAH (at Without Dependents rate) when we were co-located. If he moves from Quarters, he gets BAH (at Without Dependents rate), while you will still be in Quarters. Remember, you are NOT his dependent.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2017 8:55 PM

2017-06-17T20:55:20-04:00

Ship date out of meps prior service