Today, let's talk BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) pay and how it affects a mortgage payment for our Military families. Many families (and even single people) find it a better deal for them to buy than for all their BAH to go toward living on base. As a Realtor here in Altus, I am seeing more and more Air Force families moving here turn to buying instead of renting or living in base housing.
For example, an E-5 (SSgt) at Altus AFB will get $822/mo for BAH. For about $800/mo, you can purchase a home that costs (3 comments)