JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI32-6008 — Temporary Lodging Allowance

JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI32-6008 governs temporary lodging allowance procedures for accompanied and unaccompanied military personnel at JBER.

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  • Publication number: JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI32-6008
  • Title: TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE
  • Date: 2025-09-05

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The publication addresses TLA eligibility upon arrival and departure, special or emergency conditions, documentation, and extensions. It requires specified forms and supporting documents for claims and extension requests.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all military personnel and their dependents assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) to include Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves.

Topics covered

  • Temporary Lodging Allowance eligibility
  • Inbound PCS lodging
  • Outbound PCS lodging
  • Emergency housing conditions
  • TLA claim documentation
  • TLA extension requests

Questions and answers

How many nights of TLA can an inbound PCS member initially receive?

Authorized SVMs on an inbound PCS assignment may be authorized up to an initial 45 nights of TLA. (paragraph 3)

When must a newly arrived service member report to the MHO?

Report to the MHO within two duty days after arrival and when a departure date is established for instructions on TLA eligibility and their responsibilities. (paragraph 1)

When does TLA stop after housing becomes available?

If the service member does not accept and occupy an adequate housing unit in PH or off-base private sector rental housing, whichever is available earliest, TLA shall no longer be authorized. (paragraph 3)

Can TLA be paid when a service member is outside the PDS vicinity?

TLA is not payable to SVMs and/or their dependents when outside the local permanent duty station (PDS) vicinity. (paragraph 2)

What document is required to substantiate a TLA claim?

A valid itemized receipt to substantiate the TLA claim will be required. (paragraph 2)

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