TLA is authorized for members awaiting dorm room assignment, military family housing (MFH) assignment, or those actively seeking off-base residence. TLA claims should be processed every 10 days at the Housing Office and require the following documents:
- Copy of PCS Orders (all pages, including amendments)
- Paid lodging receipt
- Non-availability letter (if applicable)
Per the Financial Management Regulation (FMR), inbound members are authorized up to 60 days of TLA. Outbound members living in Military Family Housing or off-base housing are authorized up to 10 days of TLA, while outbound members living in the dorms are authorized up to 30 days of TLA in the interest of providing accommodations for inbound members upon arrival. Members are required to search and secure housing aggressively; not doing so could result in denial of TLA reimbursement.
For more information on TLA, please reference the FMR: DoD 7000.14-R, Vol. 7A, Ch. 68.
