Hawaii Military Guide - Summer-Fall 2024

Arrival 42 this section’s “Family Housing Offices” side bar for websites, and more details on North and South Regional Leasing Offices. OFF-BASE HOUSING Considering off-base housing? Rent and utility expenses will vary depending on your living standards, preferred location, and number of dependents. You might encounter residences exceeding your monthly BAH, but there are also pleasant, albeit smaller, apartments available for hundreds less than your BAH. It's crucial to ensure your lease is military-friendly, including a clause that safeguards you from consequences if you're required to break it due to PCS orders. Hawaii's housing costs may initially cause sticker shock compared to other places in the U.S. However, activeduty military members stationed here receive a significant Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), often sufficient to cover rent or mortgage payments. BAH amounts vary by rank and dependents, and service members typically receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Opting for off-base living offers a different perspective on Hawaii life while retaining the perks of base access. TLA is designed to help you financially while you search for a home in Hawaii GO TO THIS WEBSITE IF YOU… • Want to Maximize PCS Entitlement • Find Updated Rates & Approval Hotels • Need to Know About Pet Regulations • Understand the Hawaii Arrival Process • Want to obtain a CNA (Certificate of Non Availability) • Desire to Book a Hotel Room 808.253.8854 • Military@TLAHawaii.com TLAHAWAII.COM

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