260+ Members Strong & 2020 BAH Rates are Published!

The official BAH Calculator has been updated with 2020 rates! Check your zip code to see if your local rates increase:

https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

BLUF:

On average the 2020 rates increase by 2.8%  They take effect Jan 1st. Members will see the new rates reflected on their 15 Jan payments and on.  If you notice that your rate decreases, remember that you will be locked into your higher rate until you PCS away. According to the DoD, BAH covers 95% of housing expenses with members paying 5% of their total housing expenses out of pocket

Also, for Basic Allowance for Subsistence, enlisted members will now receive $372.71 per month (an increase of $3.32) and officers will receive $256.68 per month (an increase of $2.29).