Understanding Your BAH Rates

What is BAH?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides uniformed service members with housing compensation when government quarters are not provided. BAH rates are based on location, pay grade, and dependency status.

How BAH is Calculated

BAH rates are calculated based on several factors:

Local rental market prices
Average utilities costs
Renter's insurance costs
Geographic duty location
Pay grade
Dependency status

Using BAH on PCS Pal

Our platform makes it easy to search for properties within your BAH range:

Enter your rank and duty station in your profile
Use the BAH filter when searching for properties
See properties color-coded by BAH compatibility
Compare total housing costs including utilities

Pro Tip

BAH rates typically change annually. Make sure to check the latest rates when planning your housing budget and update your PCS Pal preferences accordingly.