Last updated on January 2nd, 2025 at 02:40 pm
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) includes a special type called BAH Transit, BAH Type II, BAH Non-Locality, or BAH Reserve, depending on your branch and duty status. This BAH applies when:
- You’re in a travel status between two permanent duty stations.
- Reservists and Guard members serve on active duty for less than 30 days.
Unlike locality BAH, which ends when you check out of your old duty station and starts again at your new station, BAH Type II is paid during your transit period.
How BAH Reserve/Transient is Calculated
- This BAH does not vary by location.
- Rates are determined annually based on the national average housing costs.
- Adjustments are made using the percentage growth of housing costs compared to the previous year.
2025 BAH Reserve/Transient Rates
| Pay Grade | Without Dependents | With Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-10 | $2,367.00 | $2,912.70 |
| O-9 | $2,367.00 | $2,912.70 |
| O-8 | $2,367.00 | $2,912.70 |
| O-7 | $2,367.00 | $2,912.70 |
| O-6 | $2,058.60 | $2,486.40 |
| O-5 | $2,090.10 | $2,527.20 |
| O-4 | $1,936.50 | $2,227.20 |
| O-3 | $1,553.10 | $1,842.90 |
| O-2 | $1,230.30 | $1,572.30 |
| O-1 | $1,056.30 | $1,407.60 |
| O-3E | $1,676.10 | $1,980.60 |
| O-2E | $1,425.30 | $1,787.40 |
| O-1E | $1,239.60 | $1,652.10 |
| W-5 | $1,968.60 | $2,151.00 |
| W-4 | $1,747.80 | $1,971.90 |
| W-3 | $1,469.40 | $1,807.50 |
| W-2 | $1,304.10 | $1,660.80 |
| W-1 | $1,093.50 | $1,437.60 |
| E-9 | $1,434.60 | $1,892.10 |
| E-8 | $1,318.80 | $1,745.10 |
| E-7 | $1,214.70 | $1,619.10 |
| E-6 | $1,122.60 | $1,496.40 |
| E-5 | $1,010.40 | $1,347.00 |
| E-4 | $878.70 | $1,170.30 |
| E-3 | $816.30 | $1,088.10 |
| E-2 | $778.80 | $1,037.10 |
| E-1 | $778.80 | $1,037.10 |
