You are authorized TLA if you are: • Active duty reporting without family and cannot be lodged in the BEQ/BOQ • Active duty reporting with family You must apply for TLA at the Housing Office of your permanent duty station within 72 hours of arriving on Oahu. TLA is normally authorized for the first 10 days. After that, it can be renewed in 10-day increments for up to 60 days with proof that you are seeking housing. Your TLA amount depends on family composition and lodging type (with or without kitchen). To determine daily meals, incidental expenses (M&IE) and lodging ceiling, visit GSA.gov/travel/plan-book/perdiem-rates/per-diem-rates-lookup. If you mention that you are on TLA, most hotels will accept payment in 10-day increments. However, remember that TLA is reimbursable. You may need to pay the first 10 days out of your own pocket. It’s recomArrival 32 mended that you be prepared to use either a government credit card or your personal credit card to cover hotel expenses. For reimbursement, you’ll need to present the hotel bill to your TLA office. When necessary, TLA may also be approved prior to your departure from Hawaii if you were living on base. HOUSING ON OAHU Once you have settled into a hotel, it’s time to look for your new home in Hawaii. Housing options include: • On-Base Housing • Off-Base Housing • Renting A Home • Purchasing A Home ON-BASE HOUSING Where you apply for base housing depends on your branch. Benefits may include:
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