Do you get BAH or OHA in Guam?

To cover housing expenses on Guam, military personnel receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA). OHA is different from state-side Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), in that you don’t get to keep what’s left of your allowance that you don’t spend on rent.

What duty station has the highest BAH?

Areas with 10 Highest BAH Rates*

• San Francisco, CA.
• Santa Clara County, CA.
• Westchester County, NY.
• New York City, NY.
• Oaklan, CA.
• Long Island, NY.
• Nantucket, MA.
• Monterey, CA.

What is the OHA for Guam?

The Overseas Housing Program enables military members assigned overseas to privately lease housing on the economy.

What is the BAH rate for military housing?

Beginning with the 2012 BAH rates, the Department is publishing the average percentage breakdown between rent and utilities for each Military Housing Area. This additional information will assist Service members with making informed housing choices when relocating to a new area.

What’s the maximum allowance for rent in Guam?

The maximum rental allowances are set so that 80 percent of members with dependents have rents fully reimbursed. Some members are expected to pay some out-of-pocket amount. The housing costs of new arrivals are considered when adjusting rental allowances.

Where can I Stay on Naval Base Guam?

Additionally, if staying in temporary lodging, be aware that the Fleet and Family Support Center on Naval Base Guam has a Loaner Locker, which provides dishes, pots and pans, utensils, appliances, highchairs, pack-n-plays and more. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/FFSCGuam or contact FFSC:

Who is eligible for Overseas Housing Allowance ( Bah )?

A uniformed service member stationed outside the U.S., including U.S. territories and possessions, not furnished government housing, is eligible for Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA). For a complete listing of BAH rates, see BAH Rates for All Locations.