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Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides uniformed service members equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets when government quarters are not provided.
The Department of Defense determines BAH rates through a complex process that includes:
Rental data collection from multiple sources in each military housing area
Based on typical housing sizes for each pay grade, including apartments, townhouses, and single-family units
Rates are reviewed and updated yearly to reflect changes in local rental markets
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