The Overseas Housing program enables service members assigned overseas to privately lease housing on the economy. This program is a reimbursement system that takes into consideration the amount service members spend on rent, utilities and associated move-in costs.

Overseas Housing Allowance is only available to active duty soldiers. Retired Soldiers are not eligible.

Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA):
https://www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/Overseas-Housing-Allowance/

OHA Calculator:
https://www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/Overseas-Housing-Allowance/OHA-Rate-Lookup/

DoD Overseas Station and Housing Allowance Process Guide:
https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jul/13/2003034513/-1/-1/0/DOD_OVERSEAS_STATION_AND_HOUSING_ALLOWANCE_PROCESS_GUIDE.PDF

OHA Fact Sheet:
https://media.defense.gov/2022/Nov/30/2003123604/-1/-1/0/OHA_FACT_SHEET.PDF

DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Vol. 7A, Chapter 26:
https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/current/07a/07a_26.pdf