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Receiving a housing allowance sounds like more pay to me. Is there a requirement that states the service member must utilize all of the allowance on housing? Co
by nawtacawp 9y ago
Receiving a housing allowance sounds like more pay to me. Is there a requirement that states the service member must utilize all of the allowance on housing? Could they chose to live under their allowance? Doesn’t sound like the single service member has the same choice. What if two service members marry each other, do they both get a housing allowance?
- tyingq 9y agoThe housing allowance varies, but typically, it's below what the actual costs are. Varies by location. Dorm residents don't pay for the room or food, if they choose to eat at the mess hall. They also usually get free use of washing machines, a common room with TV, etc. Basically, it varies. In some locations the married soldier might be better off. In others they aren't. Either way, the difference isn't striking. You also give up the housing allowance if you live in base housing as a married couple. These units are typically pretty modest. There are, of course, exceptions. Areas where single soldiers get a housing allowance because no barrack exists. And areas where the married allowance is higher than it should be, for various reasons. The point is, though, that it's not a direct comparison to the story. The single founders didn't get a compensating free room and board.