Should On-post housing be costing soldiers their whole BAH?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:16:36 -0500

Surely soldiers are given the choice to live off-post, but some choose to be housed on post because of the proximity to their duty location. I have overheard conversation of soldiers complaining lately about the unfair cost of housing on post. And I was tempted to agree with some of the opinions voiced: On-post housing's cost should be lowered. What do you think RallyPoint community?

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Dec 15 at 2014 9:22 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:22:24 -0500

If I remember correctly
Living on post you did not have to pay any utilities.
Hell of a deal

Response by Sgt Sal Hirto made Oct 26 at 2016 5:12 AM

Sgt Sal Hirto — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:12:26 -0400

what does on-post housing bring? compare what you get on post, like manned security gate, on post rec facility.
sure, you can rent off post cheaper, but all things considered, it's certainly not equal
it depends on what you find value in
take it or leave it, but don't complain about your choice

Response by CPT Tom Monahan made May 10 at 2017 2:03 PM

CPT Tom Monahan — Wed, 10 May 2017 14:03:22 -0400

SGT Marc: Hell No! After you find the Blinker Fluid, ask yourself if you asked the elusive stupid question. Please, should the troops living in the barracks should get part of their BHA for living on post.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2018 6:50 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 May 2018 06:50:52 -0400

Not when some of the on-post housing is substandard. Sr Leaders don’t have to worry bout that life

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 25 at 2018 7:51 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 25 May 2018 07:51:38 -0400

BAH is based on the Posts location and the cost of housing in that area. I lived in quarters much of my career- 10 minutes from my unit- Yes it took all my BAH, but the quarters where more than adequate- all utilities but phone/cable where paid for, decent appliances. No upkeep. With all that, why are they complaining- can they find all that off-post for the same price- then move.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2018 10:48 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 May 2018 10:48:28 -0400

I agree! The rent for my on post house is less then my max BAH for the month however, I still have to forfeit the remainder set for the month. I wouldn’t mind so much if housing kept the end of the bargain and had decent maintenance! My home is inundated with ants and my windows are not properly sealed and...yeah I will not rant here but...back to the point. They should lower the cost for on post housing and if applicable refund the remainder of BAH if applicable!!! Thank you and I’m done ranting

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2018 11:04 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 May 2018 11:04:12 -0400

I forgot to mention, I most certainly appreciate having the gated community, my neighbors are pretty cool, and yes I enjoy getting a rebate for my utilities. I can’t complain about those things. I guess it’s a wash then. maintnence could be better though. Just venting. Lol

Response by SSgt Robert Prest made May 28 at 2018 9:10 PM

SSgt Robert Prest — Mon, 28 May 2018 21:10:42 -0400

That's the Gov. paying itself. No way around it.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2018 9:15 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 May 2018 21:15:08 -0400

No utilities, no repair bills unless it is needed because of negligence. I seriously doubt on base is much more if any expensive than off.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2019 9:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 09:48:43 -0400

All things considered- I could argue either way. But in favor of convenience- I’d say yes.

I wake up at 0300 regularly- on post that would put me in the gym by 0400/0430.

Off post- that puts me in my office to prep for the gym @0500.

Conversely- the quality of what I pay for is significantly higher off post. Plus... I own my home vs. dumping money away.

Pros and cons. Like someone else mentioned; depends what you value.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Mar 27 at 2020 12:16 AM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:16:02 -0400

1LT Private RallyPoint Member no bills, no rent, no water, no electric....adds up to a lot