I am moving in with my parents for help when my hubbyis deployed (help with newborn twins). And when he gets back we will still stay thereand he will stay on base, I plan on paying them rent and was wondering how much I need to pay them to be eligible for BAH
2007-12-17 09:37:02 · 7 answers · asked by oes 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
BAH will be paid regardless. It will be determined by his station and paygrade. There is a little problem with your plan visa-vis his living on post when he returns though. If there is military housing (it hasn't been privatized) and he signs for a unit, he will lose his entitlement to BAH--and no, he is no longer authorized to live in the barracks as a "geographic bachelor". I am currently in the same situation...I live separately from my family. I rent a small apartment which takes only 37% of my BAH (E-8 w/dependents) to cover rent.
The rest goes toward the mortgage for the house where my wife and kids live. I keep short-term leases and make sure that I have a military clause so that I can pack up and put my stuff in storage anytime I have to deploy. This saves money as well.
2007-12-17 10:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by G.I. Reaux 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are married to a service member he is eligible BAH regardless.
But he will only get paid the amount of BAH in the area that he is station. ie: If he is stationed at Fort Campbell Ky, and you move to San Diego Ca, you still get BAH for Fort Campbell.
Now, when he returns, if he stays on base, there is a chance that you BAH could stop. The military doesnt usually allow you to live on base while collecting BAH, and vice-versa.
2007-12-17 17:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by imthevoiceofgod 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you getting BAH now? Then you will continue to get it when you move into your parent's house. The amount you get will be based on he zip code of the base your dh is stationed at. You will have to put all your belongings into storage or move them to your parent's house and it will be at your own cost. When he returns from the deployment he will still only get the same BAH and will not be allowed to live in Barracks for free. If he chooses to live in barracks then the BAH will be turned off. His other option will be to rent a place out in town.
2007-12-17 18:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by NWIP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Answer #1 is right. While he is deployed, if you are not living in base housing, he will qualify for BAH (automatically, no matter what you pay to your parents for rent), based on the area where he is officially stationed and his rank, as stated above. Charts for this can be found here:
http://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/basic-allowance-for-housing-rates
Once he comes back from deployment, however, you will have to make a decision. You can sign up for base housing, in which case your family will be granted housing on base and you will no longer receive BAH, or you can both live off base, in which case you will receive the appropriate BAH for where he is stationed. Unfortunately, if you decide to have him live on base, with or without you, he will not qualify for any BAH.
So as far as what to pay your parents while you're staying with them, I would check your husband's BAH rates for while he is deployed, then discuss with your parents what they think is fair.
2007-12-17 18:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by ertstic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can pay them a buck and he would still rate BAH. A lease may or may not be required however. some bases are requiring them now.
Just keep in mind: he may NOT be allowed to stay in the barracks as a geo Bachelor, or if he is he may be required to pay for them. he can't live in the barracks free and still collect BAH. No double dipping.
2007-12-17 18:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whether you pay them rent or not will not matter for BAH.
2007-12-17 18:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by wckc2002 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your married so he will still get BAH. It will be in his paycheck instead of alloted out
2007-12-17 18:05:21 · answer #7 · answered by NIKKI1118 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋