Find your 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for Des Moines, Ia. This calculator is pre-set for Des Moines and provides official DoD BAH rates specific to this location.
Military members stationed in or around Des Moines can use this calculator to determine their exact housing allowance based on rank and dependent status.
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BAH rates for Des Moines, Ia are based on local housing costs and are adjusted annually. The rates shown by this calculator are the official 2025 rates from the Department of Defense.
In Des Moines, service members receive a housing allowance that reflects the local cost of living. The amount varies based on rank and dependent status, with higher ranking personnel and those with dependents receiving a higher allowance.
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides uniformed service members with housing compensation when government quarters are not provided. Your BAH depends on your location, pay grade, and whether you have dependents.
Des Moines, Ia falls within the IA082 Military Housing Area code. BAH rates are calculated based on local rental market data, so your allowance is tailored to the actual housing costs in Des Moines.
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