| Overseas Housing Allowance Without Dependents Amount | | Description | Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Without Dependents Amount captures the dollar amount paid to a DoD Military Service member for OHA Without Dependents.
Usage
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Without Dependents Amount is paid to a DoD Military Service member when not residing in government-provided housing and having no qualifying dependents. The intent of OHA Without Dependents is to compensate DoD Military Service members for the majority of housing expenses. Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Without Dependents Amount is payable for housing outside of the U.S. when government quarters for the DoD Military Service member are not provided. The DoD Military Service member is reimbursed actual rental costs not to exceed maximum OHA rates for each locality and grade plus the Utility/Recurring Maintenance Allowance. The amount payable is calculated based on Member Pay Grade, Country and Locality Code, number of sharers, utilities, and dependency status. Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Without Dependents Amount is not subject to Federal Income Tax Withholding, State Income Tax Withholding, Social Security or Medicare tax. Specific dollar amounts paid are recorded in the DoD Military Service member's pay history. | |