| ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
1. HOUSE HUNTING TRIP (HHT) PRIOR TO MOVE
(Allowed between PDSs located within CONUS and between PDSs in CONUS and non-foreign OCONUS areas)
(UNIFORMED (UNI): None)
(CIVILIAN (CIV): 5 USC §5724a(b)) |
Transportation expenses and per diem for the employee & spouse is authorized for up to 10 days. Locality per diem rates apply to travel on house hunting trips.
DOD components may pay a single amount (Fixed amount) to cover the cost of meals, incidentals and lodging instead of per diem using the ‘Lodgings-Plus’ method. The single amount is:
(a) when employee and spouse both travel, the applicable locality rate multiplied by 6.25, or
(b) when only one of them travels, the applicable locality rate is multiplied by 5. |
Transportation or per diem allowances are not authorized for this permissive travel. |
| ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
2. TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE
Civilian employees
Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expense Allowance (TQSE)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724a(c))
Uniformed members
Temporary Lodging Expenses Allowance (TLE)
(UNI: 37 USC §404a) |
TQSE may be authorized when the new PDS is in CONUS or a non-foreign OCONUS location.
TQSE(AE) (Actual Subsistence Expenses):
TQSE(A) may be authorized NTE 120 days.
Within CONUS:
The rate within CONUS for the first 30 days is the Standard CONUS per diem rate NTE
$116/day for the employee, $87 (75%) for each dependent age 12 or older, $58 (50%) for each dependent under age 12).
Non-Foreign OCONUS:
Rates in a non-foreign OCONUS location is based on the PDS per diem rates.
TQSE(F) (Fixed Amount):
TQSE(F) may be authorized NTE 30 days; rather than TQSE(AE) NTE rates shown above.
The employee fixed amount is 75% of the new PDS locality per diem rate for the authorized number of days, and 25% for each dependent. |
TLE may be authorized NTE:
10 days:
- ICW a PCS to a CONUS PDS, or,
- when reporting to the first CONUS PDS from the HOR or initial technical school and moving dependents.
5 days:
- ICW a PCS from CONUS to an OCONUS PDS (TLA is received at the OCONUS site), or,
- when reporting to the first OCONUS PDS from the HOR or initial technical school.
Exception: For locations listed in JFTR, par. U5710-5, (TLE incurred 3/20/08 through and including 12/31/09) payment is limited to 60 days for a PCS to a CONUS PDS for which a temporary increase was prescribed due to:
- a major disaster (PDS must be located in a Presidentially-declared disaster area), or
- the PDS is experiencing a sudden increase in number of members assigned.
Reimbursement may not exceed $290/day/family. Multiply the relevant percentage by the applicable locality per diem rates.
-Member or 1 dependent: 65%
-Member and 1 dependent, or 2 dependents only: 100%
-Each additional dependent:
-age 12 and over, add: 35%
-under age 12, add: 25%
Member-to-member couples:
- each spouse begins with 65% and may be reimbursed up to $290/day,
- Member may NOT claim the other member or the same dependent(s)/same days.
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ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
3. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE ALLOWANCE (MEA) FOR CIVILIANS
DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE (DLA) FOR UNIFORMED MEMBERS
(Covers miscellaneous relocating expenses)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724a(f))(UNI: 37 USC §407) |
An employee with no dependent(s) receives a $500 flat amount or, if expenses are itemized, an amount up to 1 week's basic compensation
An employee with dependent(s) receives a $1,000 flat amount or, if expenses are itemized, an amount up to 2 week's basic compensation
An employee-married-to-employee couple with no dependent(s) receives MEA under specific situations.
The maximum MEA authorized must not exceed the highest basic salary for a GS-13. |
DLA at the with- or without-dependents rate is paid ICW actual PCS travel. DLA amounts vary by rank and dependency status.
DLA is not authorized for the last PCS (separation or retirement); the first PCS unless the dependents move; and for a member without dependents assigned to GOV’T quarters at the new PDS.
Partial DLA must be paid to a member who is ordered to occupy/vacate GOV’T family-type quarters under specific circumstances.
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ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
4. REAL ESTATE EXPENSES
(UNI: None)
(CIV: 5 USC §§5724a(d)(1) - (7)) |
Reimbursement is limited to a maximum of 10% on sale price and 5% on purchase price.
(Allowed when old and new PDS are in U.S. or a non-foreign OCONUS area & when return from a foreign PDS is not to same U.S. or non-foreign OCONUS PDS.) |
However, the Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP), a special relief program available to civilian and military personnel; sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may provide some financial assistance to eligible personnel base closures. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
5. RELOCATION SERVICES
(GOV’T contractor buys the employee's residence & assists with finding residence at new PDS)
(UNI: None)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724c) |
Contractor purchases employee's residence (limited to house value of $750,000 (Eff 6-30-05), which may be waived) & assists with purchasing residence at new PDS.
(Applies in cases where real estate allowances would be authorized, except as limited by each Service.) |
Reimbursement of relocation services expenses is not authorized by law for uniformed members.
However, the Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP), a special relief program available to civilian and military personnel; sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may provide some financial assistance to eligible personnel ICW base closures. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
6. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(UNI: None)
(CIV: 5 USC §§5724a(d)(8) and (e)) |
Property management services are allowed when an:
(1) employee is transferred from the U.S. or a non-foreign OCONUS area to a foreign area, and
(2) an employee returns to a different PDS than the one from which transferred to the foreign area, or
(3) employee transfers within the U.S. (including to/from/between non-foreign areas) and property management services are authorized in lieu of real estate allowances. |
Reimbursement of property management service expenses are not authorized by law for uniformed members.
However, the Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP), a special relief program available to civilian and military personnel; sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may provide some financial assistance to eligible personnel ICW base closures. |
| ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
7. HOME MARKETING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
(UNI: None)
(CIV: 5 USC §5756)
HAP (42 USC 3374), amended per Public Law (P.L.) 111-5, §1001 of 17 February 2009. The amended temporary changes are effective on separate dates however all are terminated 30 September 2012. |
This program allows a home marketing incentive to an employee who uses the home sale program, and independently and aggressively markets and finds a buyer for the residence.
The amount of the incentive may not exceed the lesser of 1 to 5% of the residence purchase price, $10,000 or ½ of the savings realized from the reduced fee paid to the relocation services company as a result of the employee finding a buyer.
See Uniformed Service member comments regarding the Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP). |
Reimbursement of home marketing incentive program is not authorized by law for uniformed members.
However, the Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP), a special relief program available to civilian and Armed Forces member. HAP is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, may provide some financial assistance to eligible personnel ICW base closures and other temporary circumstances established by P.L. 111-5. See Agency/Service regulations for procedural guidance and information. |
| ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
8. PER DIEM FOR PCS TRAVEL
(Per diem rates & criteria set by regulations)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724a(a))
(UNI: 37 USC §404) |
Within CONUS: Travel by POC or commercial means up to the Standard CONUS rate ($116 as of 10/1/2009) set by the General Services Administration (under ‘Lodgings–Plus’) for employee, 75% of the employee's rate for the spouse & each dependent age 12 or older, and 50% for each dependent under age 12.
Outside CONUS: Per diem locality rates apply with the same fractional amounts for dependents listed above. |
Travel by POC: Per diem for the member is at the flat Standard CONUS rate ($116 as of 10/1/2009).
Travel by Commercial Means: Per diem for the member is at the ‘Lodgings-Plus’ rate for the new PDS or the rate for the delay point if the member stops overnight.
Dependent: Per diem is 75% of the member's applicable rate for each dependent age 12 or older, and 50% for each dependent under age 12. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
9. TRAVEL BY PRIVATELY OWNED CONVEYANCE (PCS)
(MALT rate set by GSA)
(UNI: 37 USC §404(d))
(CIV: 5 USC §5724(a)(1)) |
Standard $0.24/mile. Effective date 1 Jan 09 |
Standard $0.24/mile. Effective date 1 Jan 09 |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
10. DEPENDENT TRAVEL WITHIN CONUS BY OTHER THAN POC
(UNI: 37 USC §406(a))
(CIV: 5 USC §5724(a)(1)) |
Within CONUS dependents may be authorized to travel by commercial means (air, rail, bus) unless they elect to travel by POC, from the old PDS to the new PDS. |
Within CONUS dependents may be authorized to travel by commercial means (air, rail, bus), unless they elect to travel by POC, from the old PDS to the new PDS. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
11. HHG TRANSPORTATION
(UNI: 37 USC §406)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724(a)(2)) |
All employees 18,000 pounds with administrative limitations possible if sent OCONUS. |
Authorized up to 18,000 pounds, but varies by grade & dependency status. Range: 5,000 pounds (E-1) to 18,000 pounds (O-6 or above) with administrative limitations possible if sent OCONUS. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
12. MOBILE HOME TRANSPORTATION
(Transportation of a Mobile Home is in lieu of HHG transportation and is authorized only within CONUS, within Alaska, & between CONUS & Alaska)
(UNI: 37 USC §409)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724(b)) |
When moved by a commercial transporter, reimbursement includes carrier charges, road fares & tolls, permits & charges for pilot car.
If towed by POC, reimbursement is $0.11/mile. This is in addition to the mileage allowance prescribed for driving the POC.
Mobile home may be transported by GBL.
Reimbursement is limited to what it would have cost the GOV’T to transport the employee's maximum HHG weight allowance. |
When moved by a commercial transporter, reimbursement includes carrier charges, road fares & tolls, permits & charges for pilot car.
If towed by POC, reimbursement is for actual costs. For self-propelled mobile home, reimbursement is at $0.55/mile.
Mobile home may be transported by GBL.
Reimbursement is limited to what it would have cost the GOV’T to transport the member's maximum HHG weight allowance. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
13. NON-TEMPORARY STORAGE (NTS) (CONUS)
(UNI: 37 USC §406(d))
(CIV: 5 USC §5726(c)) |
Only when transferred to an isolated PDS. |
At the member's option, with weight & shipment caveat subject to the Transportation Office approval per JFTR, par. U5380 authority. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
14. TRANSPORTATION OF PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POV) (CONUS)
(UNI: 10 USC §2634, 37 USC §406)
(CIV: 5 USC§ 5727(c)) |
DOD component may authorize/ approve the transportation of one or more POVs incident to a PCS within CONUS or travel to a first PDS within CONUS when advantageous and cost effective to the GOV’T. |
Uniformed Service may authorize/ approve the transportation of one POV incident to a PCS within CONUS or travel to a first PDS within CONUS when:
(1) advantageous and cost effective to the GOV’T, or
(2) the member is medically unable to drive or does not have the time to drive, or
(3) a military unit home port change, and
(4) under JFTR, par. U5417 authority. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
15. TRANSPORTATION OF PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLE (POV) (OCONUS)
(UNI: 10 USC §2634, 37 USC §406(h))
(CIV: 5 USC §5727) |
Transportation may be authorized for one POV for a PCS to an OCONUS PDS, between OCONUS PDSs and upon return to CONUS or a non-foreign OCONUS area.
Shipment may be authorized for a non-emergency replacement POV (one every 4 years) and an emergency POV - when approved by the DOD component. |
Transportation may be authorized for one POV incident to a PCS to an OCONUS PDS, between OCONUS PDSs and upon return to CONUS.
Shipment may also be authorized for a replacement POV during any 4-year period. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
16. TAX REIMBURSEMENT
(UNI: None)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724b) |
Reimbursement for nearly all additional taxes incurred as result of PCS. |
Not authorized in law.
Additional tax rarely incurred. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
17. UNIFORMED: TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE (TLE) & TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE (TLA)
(+ Alaska & Hawai'i)
CIVILIAN: FOREIGN TRANSFER ALLOWANCE (FTA(SE)) & TEMPORARY QUARTERS SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE (TQSA)
(UNI: TLE 37 USC §404a
TLA 37 USC §405)
(CIV: FTA(SE) 5 USC §5924(2)
TQSA 5 USC §5923(a)) |
FTA(SE) Maximum 10 days per diem prior to departure from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, plus (TQSA) maximum 90 days expenses after arrival at and 30 days prior to departure from foreign area.
TQSA is paid based on the lodging location.
The 90- and 30-day periods may be extended up to but not more than an additional 60 days in each case if continued occupancy of temporary quarters is required for compelling reasons beyond the employee’s control. |
TLE maximum 5 days expenses (max $290/day/family) prior to CONUS departure, plus TLA normally limited to 60 days lodging & meals after arrival.
TLA is usually limited to 10 days prior to OCONUS departure.
Extended Overseas TLA for continued occupancy of temporary quarters when necessary. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
18. DEPENDENT TRAVEL OUTSIDE CONUS
(UN I: 37 USC §404)
(CIV: 5 USC §5724(a)(1)) |
GOV’T or commercial air travel to a new PDS outside CONUS is authorized. |
GOV’T or commercial air travel to a new PDS outside CONUS is authorized. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
| 19. HHG TRANSPORTATION OUTSIDE CONUS
(Furnishings provided )
(Weight limitation set by regulations) |
An employee is authorized 4,500 pounds, plus non-available furniture items, unaccompanied baggage and PBP&E.
The 4,500 pounds may be increased under certain circumstances. |
2,500 pounds or 25 percent of HHG weight allowance, plus unaccompanied baggage, non-available furniture items, PBP&E and medical equipment.
The Secretarial Process may authorize an increase above 2,500 pounds. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
20. NONTEMPORARY STORAGE OUTSIDE CONUS
(UNI: 37 USC §406(d))
(CIV: 5 USC§5726(b)) |
May be authorized for tour length if HHG cannot be used. |
At the member's option, with weight and shipment caveats. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
21. POV STORAGE IN LIEU OF POV TRANSPORTATION
(UNI: 10 USC §2634)
(CIV: None) |
Not authorized in law. |
A member is authorized storage of a POV when:
(a) ordered to an OCONUS PDS to which a POV isn't permitted to be transported, or
(b) sent TDY on a contingency operation, for more than 30 days. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
22. WAIVE LIMITATION ON PCS RELOCATION ALLOWANCES
(UNI: None)
(CIV: 5 USC §5738) |
DOD component may waive any limitations on PCS allowances for an employee relocating to or from a remote or isolated location who otherwise would suffer a hardship. |
Not authorized in law. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
23. TEMPORARY CHANGE OF STATION (TCS) - LIMITED RELOCATION (PCS) ALLOWANCES FOR EXTENDED TDY
(UNI: None)
(CIV: 5 USC §5737) |
Limited relocation allowances instead of TDY per diem for an extended TDY (6 to 30 months).
When a TCS is authorized, the employee is authorized travel and transportation (including per diem) of dependents, HHG transportation, shipment of POV, relocation income tax allowance, and miscellaneous expense allowance.
May be authorized HHT, TQSE, property management services and NTS for HHG |
Not authorized in law.
No tax implication on uniformed personnel. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
24. ELIGIBILITY TO USE SERVICES |
An employee has 2 years in which to complete use of the allowances. This 2-year requirement is in statute and regulations.
However, in unusual circumstances the period for sale and purchase of a residence may be extended for an additional 2 years.
If an extension is authorized it also applies to the other transfer allowances. |
Normally allowances authorized in a member's PCS authorization/order are valid to that location until receipt of a further PCS authorization/order away from that location.
Separated and retired uniformed personnel PCS allowances are limited to 6 months or one year respectively from the official Service release date (refer to JFTR, pars. U5125 and U5130); unless the Services extended such benefits per JFTR, par. U5012-I authority. |
ALLOWANCE |
CIVILIAN |
UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBER |
25. DAMAGE CLAIMS
JAG Manual |
An employee typically has nine months from the date of delivery to file a claim directly with the carrier to receive full replacement value (repair or replacement). Claims can still be filed through the military claims office for up to two years but these claims may receive only the depreciated rate. Questions should be addressed to your military claims office.
Claims are processed through the Personal Property Shipping Office or Transportation Service Provider (TSP) responsible for the area in which the HHG were delivered.
Claims are limited to $40,000 depreciated value of the shipment regardless of weight.
Purchase of additional insurance coverage is not addressed in JTR. |
A member typically has nine months from the date of delivery to file a claim directly with the carrier to receive full replacement value (repair or replacement). Claims can still be filed through the military claims office for up to two years but these claims may receive only the depreciated rate. Questions should be addressed to your military claims office.
Claims are processed through the Personal Property Shipping Office or Transportation Service Provider (TSP) responsible for the area in which the HHG were delivered.
Claims are limited to $40,000 depreciated value of the shipment regardless of weight.
Purchase of additional insurance coverage is not addressed in JFTR. |
Most dollar limits on civilian allowances are imposed either by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) (41 CFR §302) or Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2 (JTR). JTR is the DOD supplement to FTR. Most dollar or weight limits on uniformed personnel allowances are imposed by law or directly/indirectly by the Services through JFTR. Some JFTR limits are based on DOD policy (Pers, Trans); some Service-unique policies implemented through regulations that supplement JFTR. |
