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Port Orchard
Living in Port Orchard is like having your cake and eating it too. We enjoy a friendly, small town vibe, but all that the Seattle Metro area has to offer is ferry ride away. Locals are proud of our hometown and we work together to make the city better every day. Many of the shops and restaurants downtown are run by small business owners who put their heart and souls into their work. The city has invested in infrastructure too, revitalizing older buildings, creating walking trails, and building skateboard and dog parks. Because we’re on a peninsula, we’re surrounded by water, and all of the activities it provides. Kayaking, boating or just enjoying views of Seattle and the Olympic mountains from our beautiful beaches and docks are here for the taking. Because Port Orchard is located in Kitsap County, which has large naval presence and we’re near joint base Lewis McChord, our community is very supportive of the men and women of our military as well as their families. Some homes here have waterfront access. Many more have views of the water as well as Seattle and the Olympics. Some are on lots with tons of acerage. But no matter what kind of home you are searching for, Port Orchard is a tight-knit community that is eager to welcome you. If you’d like to learn more about Port Orchard, let us know We’d love to show you around and help you find your perfect home.
Here Are Your BAH Rates for 2025!
Exciting news for all service members! The 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates have just been released. ??
Starting January 1, 2025, you can expect an average increase of 5.4% in your housing allowance. This adjustment reflects the evolving rental market trends across the nation, ensuring that our military families are well-supported.
What is BAH? Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) provides uniformed service members with equitable housing compensation based on local civilian housing costs within the 50 U.S. states when government quarters are not available. BAH is designed to cover a portion, but not all, of a service member’s housing costs.
Key Highlights:
Individual Rate Protection: Ensures you won't receive a lower BAH rate than the previous year, as long as your BAH eligibility status remains unchanged.
Non-Locality Rates: Provided under specific circumstances, such as for reservists on active duty for less than 30 days.
BAH-Differential (BAH-DIFF): For members assigned to single-type quarters who are authorized BAH solely due to child support payments.
Temporary BAH Increases for Maui, Hawaii (2024): In response to the Maui wildfires, the DoD authorized temporary BAH rate increases for 2024. These rates are approximately 11% higher than the current 2024 Maui BAH rates. Eligibility requires assignment to a Maui ZIP code and certification of higher housing costs due to the disaster. These temporary rates expire on December 31, 2024.
Check Your Rates: To look up your specific BAH rates for 2025, use the BAH calculator. https://www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/Basic-Allowance-for-Housing/
Stay informed and make the most of your housing benefits!
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