This is my first PCS. How long after arriving at my new duty station will it take to recieve my BAH so i can pay the security deposit/rent?

2020-08-22T17:24:57-04:00

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2020 5:27 PM

2020-08-22T17:27:27-04:00

If there are no issues, right away.
But for a PCS you also qualify for DLA and you can take out a loan of one months base pay that you pay back over 12 months interest free.
Always a good way to pay down car payments, credit cards, or anything you are paying interest on now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2020 6:20 PM

2020-08-22T18:20:12-04:00

As soon as you inprocess finance, your new BAH rate will be paid on the next pay period.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 22 at 2020 9:13 PM

2020-08-22T21:13:45-04:00

I would say less than 2 weeks, or more than 2 weeks but not more than a month.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Aug 23 at 2020 1:09 AM

2020-08-23T01:09:09-04:00

For BAH it requires a signed lease. You will not get the BAH until you present that lease. Once you present that along with your paperwork to finance, your BAH should take effect almost immediately ie 1-2 weeks. But for the first security deposit/ first months rent that is going to be out of your pocket at first.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2020 6:39 PM

2020-08-23T18:39:43-04:00

Your geographic location will be updated when you check into IPAC. The date will be back dated for the day stamped on your orders. your BAH should be updated for the next pay period. You can request TLA to assist with reimbursement for temporary living arrangements while you locate a residence. Advanced Dislocation allowance requested when you complete your outbound interview in MOL and with IPAC is the best way to pay for your deposit.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2020 8:01 AM

2020-08-26T08:01:14-04:00

You will continue receiving BAH for you last duty location until you complete your inprocessing at your new location. It has taken me anywhere from a couple weeks to a month for the BAH to adjust after inprocessing. Bear in mind that it may take longer now due to Covid...