Latest "military housing allowance" stories

Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan

The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Here’s who gets the biggest military housing allowance bumps in 2022

The Basic Allowance for Housing is going up in 2022 for the vast majority — 86% — of Military Housing Areas across the 50 states.

By Karen Jowers

17 months ago

Housing allowances, on average, will climb by more than 5% in 2022, and a lot more for some

Your housing allowance increase will depend on your rank, location, dependent status and other factors.

By Karen Jowers

18 months ago

Here’s what’s happening to your military housing allowance in 2020

Housing allowances are increasing, on average, across the board.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago

Is it time to end privatized military housing?

Lawmakers are voicing concerns about the military's reliance on outside contractors in the wake of reports of problems with housing quality.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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