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REFERRAL AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE |
Developing a sense of community can start before you arrive at Eielson AFB. We recognize the efforts behind this transition and want to make sure you are satisfied with the details of your move. To obtain referral and relocation assistance, we encourage you to reach out for personalized services provided by the HMO staff.
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HOUSING ALLOWANCES |
Military members are entitled to various allowances to ensure the transition to a new location is as smooth and stress free as possible. If you have any questions about the allowance listed, contact the Eielson Finance Office
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Military members assigned to Eielson AFB receive BAH. The purpose of the BAH program is to provide housing allowances to military members based on median housing costs in local civilian housing markets. DoD determines the correct housing allowance so members can afford suitable housing within a reasonable distance of their duty location. The allowance is set based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependent status, and it is adjusted each year.
For more information about BAH, visit the Defense Travel Management Office website.
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)
TLA is an entitlement to partially offset the more-than-normal expenses incurred during occupancy of temporary lodging. When you arrive at Eielson AFB, you will be staying in temporary accommodations until you move into permanent quarters.
Prior to your arrival, please work with your sponsor to secure temporary accommodations. Your sponsor can advise whether you will reside in an on-base Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF), a local hotel or an off-base TLF-type facility.
If permanent housing is not secured within 15 days, military members are required to report to HMO for a recertification of TLA. For TLA entitlements to be extended beyond the first 15-day period, you must be actively seeking adequate housing. The HMO requires a list of the housing units visited and the reason they were not acceptable. Pet restrictions and preferred school districts do not qualify as reasons for nonacceptance of available housing.
TLA for PCS Departing Members: Although JFTR allows up to 10 days TLA, it is the policy of the Commander, 354 Fighter Wing to allow only 3 days due to the availability of temporary loaner furniture, so plan accordingly.
For more information about TLA contact the Base HMO, and for TLFs contact the Base Lodging Office, Eielson AFB, Commercial (907) 377-1844; DSNs (317) 377-1844; or go to the Eielson AFB TLF website for online reservations.
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