Active Duty Military Pay

Basic Allowance for Housing

When government-funded housing is not available, servicemembers receive a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). The allowance is based on various factors, like geographic location, pay grade and whether you have dependents. Your out-of-pocket housing expenses while living in civilian rental housing should be low or nothing at all while receiving BAH. Use the BAH calculator below to see how much you could receive:



BAH Calculator

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