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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 allowances listed, please contact the MHO.
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA)
For overseas areas only, individuals moving into community housing may be eligible for OHA and MIHA. Specific circumstances, conditions and requirements of OHA or MIHA are identified in the Joint Federal Travel Regulations.
These extra allowances are in place to off-set the higher costs of living in overseas communities. OHA is a reimbursement and based on actual expenses for rental and utility/recurring maintenance allowances. It is adjusted every pay period for changes in exchange rates.
Members are also authorized a one-time Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA). This allowance is provided for the purchase of supplemental items not normally available in foreign housing, but considered standard when renting in the local community at foreign locations, such as window coverings, light fixtures, electricity connection, etc.
- DD Form 2367, Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) is prepared after member rents an apartment or house.
- DD Form 2556, Moving-in Housing Allowance (MIHA), processes as a miscellaneous, one-time lump sum payment to offset moving-in costs.
For more information about your OHA and MIHA, visit the Defense Travel Management Office website.
Security
Ankara is a high threat area; consequently, the front door locks must be changed each time occupants change.
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)
When you arrive at Ankara Support Facility, you will be staying in temporary hotel accommodations until you move into permanent housing. TLA is an entitlement to partially offset the more-than-normal expenses incurred during occupancy of temporary accommodations. Prior to arrival, please work with your sponsor to secure temporary accommodations, which will be in a local hotel.
If permanent housing is not secured within 10 days, military members are required to report to the MHO every 10 days for a recertification of TLA. For TLA entitlements to be extended for the next 10-day period, you must be actively seeking adequate housing. The MHO requires a list of housing units visited and the reason why they were unacceptable. Pet restrictions and preferred school districts do not qualify as reasons for unacceptability of available housing. For more information about TLA at Ankara Support Facility, contact MHO at DSN 314-672-8145 or commercial from US: 011-90-322-316 6232.
Living Quarters Allowance (LQA)
Civilian employees recruited from the U.S. are required to live in the local community and may be entitled to receive an LQA. LQA is in addition to other allowances and, in most instances, covers most of the costs of housing, heat, electricity, trash, water, and sewer services. The maximum allowable rate depends on the location of the duty assignment, grade of the employee, and number of dependents living with the employee.
LQA is a reimbursement based on actual expenses, and adjusted every pay period for changes in the foreign exchange rate. For more information on LQA, go to the State Department website.
Financing Your Up-Front Move-In Cost
All service military members are entitled to a 100 percent advance of required up-front rent payments and security deposits. Service members must repay the advanced rent in 12 monthly payments. You may request repayment of a security deposit over $500 suspended until termination of the rental contract. Upon termination of the contract you will be required to repay the full amount of the security advance.
The MHO will assist you in completing the required paperwork to begin processing your rent advance. For specific questions about the program, please contact the base Financial Services Office, 39th Financial Services, Incirlik AB, DSN 314-676-8114.