BAH Calculator Disclaimer – Important Limitations

Important information about the limitations and proper use of our BAH Calculator tool for military housing planning.

Important: Please read this disclaimer carefully before using our BAH Calculator tool for military housing planning.

General BAH Calculator Disclaimer

The BAH Calculator tool is provided for informational and planning purposes only. The Basic Allowance for Housing estimates generated by this tool are not official determinations of BAH entitlements and should not be relied upon for official military housing decisions or financial commitments.

Not an Official Government Tool

This BAH Calculator is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to:

  • • The United States Department of Defense (DoD)
  • • Any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard)
  • • The Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO)
  • • Any other government agency, department, or military installation
  • • Military finance offices or personnel departments

BAH Estimates Only – Not Official Rates

The calculations provided by this BAH Calculator are estimates based on available BAH rate data for 2025. These estimates:

  • • Are for planning and budgeting purposes only
  • • May not reflect your actual BAH entitlement amount
  • • Do not account for all individual circumstances and special situations
  • • May not include the most current rate adjustments or updates
  • • Should not be used for official financial decisions or commitments
  • • Cannot replace official BAH determinations from military finance offices

Official BAH Determinations and Resources

For official BAH rates, current entitlement determinations, and authoritative information, you must consult:

  • • The official DTMO BAH Calculator at defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm
  • • Your unit's finance office or military pay specialist
  • • Your military personnel office or human resources department
  • • Official military finance resources and publications
  • • Your base's housing office for local BAH information

Accuracy and Currency of BAH Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date BAH information, we cannot guarantee that all data used in our calculations is current, complete, or error-free. BAH rates are subject to change annually and sometimes more frequently, and individual circumstances may affect entitlements in ways not accounted for by this calculator tool.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any damages, losses, financial consequences, or other issues arising from the use of this BAH Calculator tool, including but not limited to housing decisions, financial commitments, or PCS planning made based on the estimates provided by our calculator.

Individual Circumstances and Special Situations

BAH entitlements can be affected by various factors not accounted for in this calculator, including:

  • • Special duty assignments and temporary duty status
  • • Geographic location variations within ZIP codes and military installations
  • • Changes in dependency status during the year
  • • Temporary duty assignments and deployments
  • • Housing availability on base and government quarters
  • • Individual service member circumstances and special situations
  • • Rank changes and promotions during the year
  • • Geographic separation from dependents

No Warranty or Guarantee

This BAH Calculator tool is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose related to military housing planning.

Changes and Updates to the Calculator

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue this BAH Calculator tool at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to update this disclaimer as needed to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements.

User Responsibility and Acknowledgment

By using this BAH Calculator tool, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these limitations and agree to use the tool responsibly for planning purposes only. You understand that this tool cannot replace official military finance guidance and resources.

Need Official BAH Information?

Official DTMO BAH Calculator: defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

Contact: Your unit's finance office for official BAH determinations and questions about your specific entitlements and circumstances.