The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. BAH is intended to provide uniformed service members equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian housing markets, and is payable when government quarters are not provided.
2010 Basic Housing Allowance
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