BAH Calculator In 2024

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Basic Allowance for Housing calculations based on data from the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office.

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BAH Rates

In 2024, there was a 5.4% increase in BAH rates, following a record-setting 12.1% increase approved in 2023 to address rapid inflation. Although the 2024 increase did not match the benchmark set in 2023, it still surpasses the typical rate increases observed over the past decade.

Year Proposed Increase/Decrease Actual Increase
2024 3.9% 5.4%
2023 4.2% 12.1%
2022 3.1% 5.1%
2021 2.90% – 3.70% 2.90%
2020 2.90% 2.8%
2019 2.90% 2.55%
2018 2.90% 0.7%
2017 2.90% 2.4%
2016 1.30% 3.4%
2015 -5.00% 0.5%
2014 4.20% 5.00%
2013 4.20% 3.80%
2012 4.20% 2.0%

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FAQs

Yes, the Department of Defense has released the 2023 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates were increased an average of 12.1 percent when the new rates took effect on January 1, 2023. An estimated $26.8 billion will be paid to approximately one million Service members. The significant increase in average BAH rates is reflective of the unique market conditions experienced across many locations nationwide over the past year. While average BAH rates increased substantially, different rental markets experience different market trends, and the 2023 BAH rates reflect those geographic market condition differences.

Yes, a little known fact is that BAH can also be used to qualify and gross disability income can help with qualification.

Yes, a little known fact is that Basic allowance for housing in 2023 can also be used to qualify and gross disability income can help with qualification. Your BAH income can help you build a home with a va loan, buy a home with a va home loan or rehab a home with va renovation loan purchase.

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