COMDTINST 11101.15C — Critical Housing Areas (cha)

COMDTINST 11101.15C governs the establishment, disestablishment, and continuation of Critical Housing Areas.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 11101.15C
  • Title: CRITICAL HOUSING AREAS (CHA)
  • Date: 2/19/2025
  • Proponent: CG-1M2

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The publication addresses housing shortages, CHA designations, BAH and CONUS COLA requests, and unaccompanied personnel housing. It requires specified forms and written authorization for payment, and establishes criteria and processes for CHA requests and continuation.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained.

Topics covered

  • Critical Housing Areas
  • Basic Allowance for Housing
  • CONUS Cost of Living Allowance
  • CHA designation criteria
  • Housing Allowance Protection Worksheet
  • Unaccompanied personnel housing

Questions and answers

What does COMDTINST 11101.15C establish criteria for?

To provide policy and criteria governing the establishment, disestablishment, and continuation of Critical Housing Areas (CHA). (paragraph 1)

How is reasonable commuting distance defined for unaccompanied members?

RCD is defined as a round-trip travel time of two hours or less during peak commute times. (paragraph 5)

When does BAH payment become effective after a CHA request?

Payment of BAH, and if applicable CONUS COLA is not retroactive and will be effective upon approval of member’s request. (paragraph 5)

Are members authorized an additional government funded move after relocating dependents before CHA designation?

Members who relocate their dependents or household goods before a location is designated a CHA, are not authorized an additional government funded move. (paragraph 5)

What happens after written authorization for CHA payment?

Upon written authorization by Commander, Personnel Service Center (PSC-PSD-fs) the servicing personnel office shall initiate payment at the indicated rates.

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