BAH Blog & Housing Allowance Guides
In-depth, accurate guides to every corner of the military housing allowance — written for service members and their families, updated for 2026.
BAH Type II Explained: Who Gets It & How It's Calculated
The flat-rate allowance that confuses reservists and Guard members — decoded with 2026 detail.
Read article → Military PayDual Military BAH: How It Works When Both Spouses Serve
How two service members split with- and without-dependents rates — and who claims the kids.
Read article → Taxes & MoneyDoes BAH Count as Income? Taxes, VA Loans & More
Why your tax-free allowance is worth more than it looks — and where it still counts.
Read article → Location GuideHawaii BAH 2026: America's Highest Military Housing Rates
Why Oahu tops the national BAH chart and how to budget for island housing.
Read article → PCS & PayHow PCS Moves Affect Your BAH: Rate Protection Explained
What happens to your allowance during a permanent change of station.
Read article → Money & HousingBAH and Roommates: Can You Profit From Your Allowance?
The legal way many members bank hundreds a month by sharing housing.
Read article → BAH TypesPartial BAH Explained: Who Gets It & How Much
The small flat payment for barracks-based members without dependents.
Read article → BAH TypesBAH-Diff Explained: Differential BAH for Members With Dependents
How members in government quarters who support a family still get paid.
Read article → Guard & ReserveNational Guard & Reserve BAH: RC/T Rates Explained
The 30-day orders rule that decides between full BAH and the flat RC/T rate.
Read article →Looking for a rate? Use the BAH calculator or the 2026 rate chart.