Camp Humphreys (K-6)
Pyeongtaek, South Korea · Army / Air Force
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At Camp Humphreys (K-6) you receive OHA + COLA — not BAH
How OHA works
Reimburses your actual rent up to a pay-grade ceiling
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Camp Humphreys (K-6) doesn't use BAH
Service members stationed at Camp Humphreys (K-6) receive the Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) plus an OCONUS Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) instead of BAH. OHA works differently from the stateside flat-rate allowance:
Tied to your actual rent
Reimburses what you pay up to a ceiling set by pay grade and locality — not a fixed monthly amount.
No keeping the difference
If your rent is below the ceiling, you receive only what you actually pay. Unlike BAH, there's no spread to pocket.
Extra allowances on top
A separate utility / recurring-maintenance allowance is added, and a one-time Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) may apply.
Because OHA depends on your actual lease, there's no single rate to display here. Official OHA ceilings are published by the DoD Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO).
Quick Facts
Location
Pyeongtaek, KR
Branch
Army, Air Force
Housing
OHA
More about OHA at Camp Humphreys (K-6)
Two more things to know about how OHA works at Camp Humphreys (K-6):
OHA rates are set by location and updated more frequently than BAH — often quarterly — to account for exchange rate changes and local market shifts.
If living in government or on-base housing, OHA is forfeited — the same rule that applies to BAH.
Use the DTMO OHA calculator at travel.dod.mil for your specific OHA ceiling. Contact your gaining unit's housing office for current local rates and MIHA entitlements.
Most servicemembers at Camp Humphreys live on base. OCONUS members receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) if living off-base. The South Korean Won market and local lease norms are significantly different from U.S. practices — always work through the housing office.
OCONUS COLA
Camp Humphreys members receive OCONUS COLA based on the South Korea cost index. South Korea COLA is typically more moderate than Japan assignments, reflecting Korea's relatively affordable cost of living. COLA fluctuates with won-dollar exchange rates (historically ₩1,200–1,400 per dollar) and periodic DoD cost-of-living surveys. Look up current rates with the DTMO COLA calculator (travel.dod.mil); your LES in myPay shows what you're actually receiving. COLA is not guaranteed long-term and adjusts based on updated surveys.
View CONUS COLA calculator → (OCONUS uses a separate calculation method)Financial context for Camp Humphreys (K-6)
South Korea has a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Japan and Germany. The won-dollar exchange rate has historically been favorable for off-base purchasing power, though it shifts with market conditions.
Camp Humphreys is the largest US overseas base and continues to expand rapidly — most service members live on base in modern housing. On-base dining, commissary, BX, and recreation facilities are comprehensive.
Tour type determines entitlements: command-sponsored (accompanied) tours include family travel, full SOFA benefits, DoDDS school access, and on-base housing eligibility. Unaccompanied 1-year tours come with different allowances. Know which applies to your orders before you PCS.
Korean rental agreements (전세, jeonse) use a large lump-sum deposit instead of monthly rent — a fundamentally different model from American leases. The housing office helps navigate this, but understanding it before arrival avoids expensive surprises. Most service members use wolse (월세) instead — a smaller deposit plus monthly rent — which fits how OHA reimburses monthly housing costs; jeonse's lump-sum deposit is impractical on a typical tour.
One POV ships free. Korean driving requires a SOFA driver's license. Korean urban traffic is dense and fast-moving — allow an acclimation period before driving independently off base.
What to know before you move to Camp Humphreys (K-6)
Know your tour type (accompanied vs. unaccompanied) well before arrival — it determines family travel entitlements, housing assignment, and school access. Changing a tour designation after arrival is bureaucratically complex.
Command-sponsored families get full SOFA benefits: tax-free commissary and BX access, DoDDS school enrollment, on-base recreation, and SOFA fuel rations. These benefits have real dollar value — use them from day one.
Pyeongtaek city surrounding Humphreys has developed rapidly. Translation apps (Naver is the standard in Korea) and willingness to explore pay off quickly — off-base options for dining and shopping are solid.
Korea runs on 220V/60Hz — nearly double the US 120V — with round-pin (Type C/F) plugs. On-base family housing at Humphreys is wired for standard US 110V with American outlets, so your appliances work directly. Off base, outlets are 220V (some homes have a few 110V outlets), so US appliances need a step-down transformer (220V→110V) or they'll be damaged — the BX sells them, and dual-voltage electronics like phones and laptops just need a plug adapter.
Currency strategy: on-base ATMs dispense both dollars and won. Keep a buffer of won for off-base expenses — mobile payment (KakaoPay, Samsung Pay) is widespread, but cash is still needed at local markets.
Medical and dental clearances are required for command-sponsored families and can delay orders. Start the process as early as possible — clearance delays have ripple effects on housing assignments and school enrollment.
Key Insights for Camp Humphreys (K-6)
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BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.