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What is OHA?
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What is OHA?
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OHA is a monthly allowance paid to service members assigned to an OCONUS permanent duty station, except Hawaii and Alaska, who are authorized to live in private housing.
OHA helps offset your housing costs, which are made up of:
a) MIHA Misc: Up front, lump sum payment covering average move-in costs
b)MIHA Rent: Acquisition fees, dollar for dollar reimbursement
c) MIHA Security: High crime/threat areas only as determined by the Department of State
Although there is a separate allowance for rent and utilities, your housing allowance shows up as the total dollar amount in your pay statement.