2025 Military Basic Allowance for Housing Overview

In this episode we dive into an article from Your Navy discusses the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for military members in 2025, highlighting a 5.4% average increase. BAH is a tax-free stipend based on location, rank, and dependents, intended to cover most housing costs. The piece explains how BAH rates are calculated annually, noting temporary increases in recent years and ongoing studies of the system. It also touches on the Basic Needs Allowance, a support for low-income military families, and mentions recent expansions to its eligibility criteria.