I heard that since 1.of november when you live on post in the us you get money to pay for your own water,light and trash if you go over that amount you have to pay out of your own pocket.
Is it true?????...info got put out in stars and strips.
I hope its not true ...if it is how much do you get?
If it is true...what do you think about it?
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i think its sucks...whats the point moving on post if it is so?!!!!
2006-10-01 23:56:45 · 10 answers · asked by Sunshine 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Heartstri.......
I don`t know what you talking about with the renters insurance when we live on post we always had to pay for renters insurance ourselfs.
To "you just have to live like the rest of us"?...I`m paying my own uttilities right now.........
I leave my heater/ac on as much as i want to if i`m paying or not,i don`t waste it put i like to come in a cool/warm place after a long day of work.
2006-10-02 05:29:05 · update #1
I_love_my........
I agree .....owning your home for less....its true.
2006-10-02 05:35:05 · update #2
katbeek.....
you right it stinks...... :-)
2006-10-02 05:36:08 · update #3
some PPV housing areas are going to this. basically, what it means is that part of your BAH(all of which you give to PPV anyway) will be set aside to cover the utilities. An average usage limit will be set as a standard, and if your utilities usage falls below that ceiling, you will not have to pay out of pocket. However, if it does, you will be charged the difference.
it is a measure to encourage energy conservation, as it seems to be that we waste our resources terribly while living in housing, because we are not paying fo rit ourselves.
Eventually, all military Family Housing will be PPV, and they will all be on this program. Needless to say, this is the LAST time we intend to voluntarily live in housing.
2006-10-02 04:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have all the info on it, but yes, it's true. I don't know when or where it's going to start, but they talk about it often here. Especially as new housing is finally being built to replace some of the ghetto stuff. Quite honestly, the reason why is because the people living in post housing are abusing the privilege. In the winter, they set the thermostat to 80 and in the summer, they set it to 60. There's other reasons as well. However, it's costing a fortune just to heat and cool the housing units. I have no idea how much you'll be allotted or what comes out of pocket. However, I do think it's fair. You still won't be paying rent or insurance or anything that those of us who live off post pay. Our BAH has never been enough to cover rent, utilities and renters insurance. You'll still have it made if they give you money to cover the utilities. You'll just have to learn to regulate it like the rest of us. Everything else will still be free. Not a bad deal at all.
2006-10-02 03:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard that, and I would like the link to the story. This sounds more like a "I heard from so-and-so, who heard it from so-and-so, who heard it...".
If the military were required to pay their own utility bills, they would be given a set amount that would be determined by the average cost for utilities in the area. Then, if you went over, you would pay out of your pocket. This is the same rule about housing overseas. The military only allots the service member so much for rent. If he goes over that amount, it will be paid out of pocket.
My opinion, it's a good thing. There are too many people out there who have no concept of how much things cost. This would put a little pressure on them to keep the costs down. It would also reduce the military's bill, but that's another question.
2006-10-02 01:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live on post at Fort Jackson, SC and we do not have to pay anything. But most of the military sold there housing and you have to pay if you go over your alloted amount for the utilities. In 2008 Ft. Jackson will also be doing this. It is cheaper utilities and you very well could go the whole year with out having to pay. It still stinks though. You have to pay for everything in the military.
2006-10-02 00:02:46 · answer #4 · answered by katbeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the government quarters have been privatized, then YES, they are trying to treat them like rental properties now... everyone was complaining that govt. quarters sucked, so they have been re-built and renovated, now you have to rent them w/your BAH and a portion of BAH will be used for utilities...
I think they are trying to make people take responsibility and conserve energy, instead of acting like oh I'll leave all the lights on, Uncle Sam is footing the bill.
I personally live off post because there is no way in Hell I'm going to rent a set of quarters, when I can own my own home for less. Good luck and contact military one source, I'm sure they'll have more information for you!
2006-10-02 00:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not true, The military will give you a BAH (basic allowence for housing) 742.00 - 900.00 a month for bills, plus what you or your spouce is making, thats for food and other things.
If you happen to live in a beraks then you will not get the allowence because all bills are payed anyway. And you have the chow hall, which I do not recomend unless its breakfast.
the only way you would get it privately, is if you were a very high ranking officer. if the person is just enlisted such as a lance corporal all the way up to Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, there is no way. You would get basic housing ( good sized duplexes.
2006-10-02 04:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by matthew h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not Army but My husband is Air Force... We will be moving on base *McChord A.F.B.,WA* and Some of the base housing is free and some you have to pay for... The housing office told us that they give you a BAH on base and if we go over on our utilities we will have to pay out of pocket...It's not as expensive as living off base... It's alot better than what I pay right now... My rent is $1,005.00 a month for a 2 bedroom P.O.S. I've lived in better mobile homes than the apartment I'm in... And our utilities are well over $200.00... Our BAH is only $1038.00 a month...I'll take my chances on base... I'll feel safer and it'll be cheaper for us.. Plus we'll get a house that has 4 bedrooms because we have 3 kids... That's much better than the 2 bedroom we're in now..
2006-10-02 04:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by secret agent lady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 08:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am stationed at fort stewart. we live in privatized housing, but we do not pay for utilities yet. the new homes have to be metered for a year and they aren't close to completing the the tear down of older quarters and rebuilding of new ones. eventually everyone will be paying utilities. if you don't consume and waste, then you won't have to pay alot. you may even get a refund.
2006-10-02 03:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been hearing about this for 10 yrs now.
I don't doubt they'll do it. It is more a matter of when they can due to housing differences.
2006-10-02 05:20:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋