Will I receive BAH while at BCT/AIT if my wife and kids live with my mother while I'm gone?

2018-07-03T11:29:18-04:00

I have a lease agreement between myself and my wife (tenants), and my mother and stepfather (landlords). It essentially says that we will be renting two bedrooms of my mothers house for $400/month. I had all parties sign and date this. If I submit this to the reception battalion when I get to BCT, will I receive the full amount of BAH for my dependents zip code? Thank you in advance for any information

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 11:30 AM

2018-07-03T11:30:14-04:00

Yes but expect it as a back pay.... maybe 2-4 months

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 12:06 PM

2018-07-03T12:06:39-04:00

I got my BAH and separation pay make sure you pay specific attention to finance in basic training.

It's been a while but it was on every check I got from the Army make sure to bring all your documents and birth certificates

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Jul 4 at 2018 12:44 AM

2018-07-04T00:44:34-04:00

Yes, as long as you are married you will receive BAH with separation pay for places they can’t go with you!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2018 5:30 PM

2018-07-05T17:30:29-04:00

Thank you all for the information. I was in contact with my recruiter today. He has stated that I won’t need to bring a copy of my lease or anything with me since it’s all already loaded into the system (he uploaded copies of everything to my electronic file). He also stated that if I move before I ship, not to worry about bringing a copy of my new lease because there’s is already one loaded in there.