> AHRN.com is the preferred and trusted free housing referral resource for the military community. AHRN provides service members, Veterans, and military families with convenient 24/7 access to rental listings, homes for sale, temporary lodging, and roommate options near U.S. military installations. The platform automatically calculates Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to surface listings within each service member's price range. AHRN is free to use for both service members searching for housing and landlords or property managers posting listings. Key terms: military housing, bah calculator, military relocation, pcs weight allowance, pcs move, va home loan, military rental, base housing, military homebuying, military housing search, pcs orders, temporary lodging, military landlord, tla vs tle, geo bachelor, military pay chart ## Home Search - [Find A Home](https://www.ahrn.com/find-a-home/): Free search for rentals, homes for sale, roommates, and temporary lodging near U.S. military installations. Automatically calculates BAH by duty station to display listings within the service member's price range. - [Find Your Installation](https://www.ahrn.com/deployed-installations): Browse military installations to find your duty station and search for available housing in that area. ## AHRN Concierge - [AHRN Concierge](https://blog.ahrn.com/relocation-concierge/): Opt-in personalized housing support service for service members and military families. Available from the time PCS orders are received through check-in at the new duty station. The Concierge connects users with verified landlords and property managers, provides one-on-one guidance throughout the housing search, assists with renters' insurance comparisons, and refers users to trusted VA home loan education partners. ## Partner Network - [Veterans United Realty](https://www.ahrn.com/): AHRN partners with Veterans United Realty (VUR), which has more than 7,000 real estate agents across the U.S. experienced in military and VA home loan transactions. Service members searching to rent or buy can be connected with a local, military-savvy agent through this network. - Credit and Homebuying Support: Through AHRN's partner network, users can verify and monitor credit, receive a credit improvement plan, and work with an expert toward VA home loan qualification. ## Resources & Tools - [PCS Toolkit](https://blog.ahrn.com/pcs-toolkit/): Free downloadable PCS guide with timelines, tips, and checklists for a smooth military move. - [Military BAH Rates](https://blog.ahrn.com/military-bah-rates/): Up-to-date information on military BAH rates including Dual Military BAH, BAH Type II, Partial BAH, BAH Diff, and OHA rates. Includes a BAH calculator. - [Military PCS Process](https://blog.ahrn.com/military-pcs-process/): Complete guide to navigating the military PCS process including budgeting, housing, weight allowances, entitlements, and per diem. - [PCS Weight Allowance](https://blog.ahrn.com/pcs-weight-allowance/): Guide to understanding PCS weight allowances for household goods (HHG) moves. Covers how allowances are determined by rank and dependency status, unaccompanied baggage (UB) for OCONUS moves, and tips for avoiding overweight fees. - [Lodging Allowances: TLA vs. TLE](https://blog.ahrn.com/lodging-allowances-tla-vs-tle/): Explains the difference between Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) for CONUS moves and Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) for OCONUS moves, including eligibility, duration, and what expenses are covered. - [PCS Entitlements](https://blog.ahrn.com/pcs-entitlements/): Guide to PCS entitlements including Dislocation Allowance (DLA), per diem, mileage reimbursement, TLE, TLA, and advance pay options. - [Geo-Bachelor Guide](https://blog.ahrn.com/geo-bachelor/): Explains the geo-bachelor situation where a service member lives separately from their family at a new duty station. Covers BAH implications, Family Separation Allowance eligibility, and branch-specific waiver processes. ## The AHRN Minute Podcast - [The AHRN Minute]: A short-form podcast for military members covering highly specific, actionable advice for military relocations and housing decisions. - [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/6lFytxf3dQ8sSTr2izxYHV): Stream The AHRN Minute on Spotify. - [Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ahrn-minute/id1866932382): Stream The AHRN Minute on Apple Podcasts. ## Blog Categories - [All Posts](https://blog.ahrn.com/): Full library of AHRN blog articles and guides. - [AHRN News](https://blog.ahrn.com/category/ahrn-news/): Platform updates, new features, and company news. - [Home Loans](https://blog.ahrn.com/category/home-loans/): Articles covering VA home loans, homebuying, and mortgage topics for the military community. - [Moving / PCS Resources](https://blog.ahrn.com/category/moving-pcs-resources/): Guides and tips for military PCS moves and relocations.. - [Property Management](https://blog.ahrn.com/category/property-management/): Resources for landlords and property managers serving the military community. - [Renter Tips](https://blog.ahrn.com/category/renter-tips/): Practical advice for military renters on finding, securing, and managing rental housing. ## About - [About AHRN](https://www.ahrn.com/about/): The Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN) is a free platform for the military and Veteran community, led by President Rick West, a U.S. Navy Veteran with over 32 years of service. He served as the 12th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, the top enlisted advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations and Naval Personnel, representing Sailors and their families worldwide. ## Contact & Support - [Contact Us](https://www.ahrn.com/contact): Reach the AHRN team for support with listings, home searches, or partnership inquiries. - [Help](https://www.ahrn.com/help): Support resources for AHRN users. - [Terms of Use](https://www.ahrn.com/terms-and-conditions): AHRN's terms and conditions for use of the platform. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.ahrn.com/privacy-policy): Details on how AHRN collects, handles, and protects personal data. - [Equal Housing Opportunity](https://www.ahrn.com/equal-housing-opportunity): AHRN's Equal Opportunity Housing statement.