PCS Financial Planner 2026 — Compare Installations
2026 JTR RatesPick your branch → select up to 5 installations → see BAH, COL index, DLA, and financial risk flags side by side.
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📊 Side-by-Side Comparison
Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
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One-time payment at PCS • 2026 JTR rates
What DLA Covers
Security deposit
Typically 1 month rent
Utility setup / connect fees
$200–500 avg
Storage / misc moving costs
Varies
Taxable?
No — tax-free
✅ PCS Financial Checklist
🏦 Financial Accounts
Update allotments / direct deposit to new bank if changing
Review and adjust TSP contribution % if income changes
Notify MyPay of new address and banking details
Update beneficiaries on TSP and life insurance policies
🛡️ Insurance & Benefits
Review SGLI coverage amount — consider max $500K
Update DEERS with new dependent info if applicable
Enroll in new TRICARE region (MTF or network change)
Check vehicle insurance rates at new duty station
🏠 Housing & Lease
Get written military clause in lease (protects early termination)
Send lease termination notice 30 days before departure
Document pre-existing damage with photos before move-out
Research on-post vs off-post housing at new installation
📋 Admin & Records
File DLA claim through finance within 1 year of PCS date
Submit BAH paperwork to new unit S-1 upon arrival
Update your will and POA documents with JAG
Transfer state vehicle registration and driver's license
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Pick up to 5 duty stations to see a full side-by-side BAH, cost-of-living, and financial risk comparison.