Help Promised for Rising Family Expenses
Thu, 11/18/2021 - 06:50
The Defense Department is taking extra steps to aid military families suffering from rising food and housing expenses, with immediate allowance increases for those living in 56 locations where housing costs have gone up by 10% or more.
These adjustments in basic allowance for housing began Oct. 1. DoD also is extending temporary lodging reimbursement for service members in areas with housing shortages. Reimbursement typically is limited to just 10 days for most people making permanent change-of-station moves.
To qualify, a service member must apply for relief and verify that their housing costs have increased since Jan. 1, 2021, when current allowance rates took effect.
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