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Housing

Every DoD housing entitlement — BAH, OHA, government housing, temporary lodging, and moving support.

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

Non-taxable housing allowance based on ZIP, rank, and dependent status.

Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO)Verified 2026-07-13View details

Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)

Reimbursement-style housing allowance for OCONUS members.

Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO)Verified 2026-07-13View details

Government / Privatized On-Base Housing

Family housing on installations, most via Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI).

DoD Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Sustainment)Verified 2026-07-13View details

Unaccompanied Housing (Barracks / Dorms / BEQ / BOQ)

On-base housing for single service members and geographic bachelors.

DoD / Service Housing OfficesVerified 2026-07-13View details

Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) & Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)

Reimbursement for lodging during a PCS or arrival at a new duty station.

Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)Verified 2026-07-13View details

Household Goods (HHG) Shipment & Moving Assistance

DoD ships your household goods on qualifying orders (PCS, retirement, separation).

USTRANSCOM / SDDC (MilMove / DPS)Verified 2026-07-13View details

Housing Waiting Lists

How housing priority is assigned by installation.

Installation Housing Offices / MilitaryINSTALLATIONSVerified 2026-07-13View details

Educational Resource — Not Official

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any U.S. Military Service. Every benefit here is sourced from official U.S. Government publications and links out to the authoritative government website. Eligibility, amounts, and program rules change frequently — always confirm your specific situation with a Service education/finance office, a VA-accredited representative, or the official program office listed for each benefit.