Using the BAH Calculator
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The BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) calculator on PCS Pal helps you determine your exact housing allowance based on your rank, dependency status, and duty station. This tool is essential for planning your housing budget and finding properties that align with your BAH rate.
- Enter your rank and dependency status
- Select your duty station or enter ZIP code
- View your monthly BAH rate
- See historical BAH rates for your area
- Get estimated utility costs
The calculator shows:
- Monthly BAH amount
- Breakdown of typical housing costs in your area
- Utility cost estimates
- Annual BAH total
- Year-over-year BAH rate changes
Once you have your BAH rate:
- Use the "Filter by BAH" option in property search