What troops need to know about Basic Allowance for Housing in 2025
The military’s housing stipend, known as the Basic Allowance for Housing, increased by an average of 5.4% per person in January 2025.
By Karen Jowers
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Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025
The new rates take effect Jan. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Sailors can now choose housing allowance based on family location
The Navy will now offer sailors the choice of getting basic allowance for housing based on where their dependents are located.
By Diana Stancy
Sailors eligible for extra housing money during training
A new policy attempts to alleviate the financial burden on sailors so they are not footing the bill for two homes.
By Diana Stancy
Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to help
Troops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.
More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposal
Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.
By Karen Jowers