Corporate Housing for Military & Government Employees

Military service members and federal government employees face unique housing challenges. Assignments come with short notice, specific duty locations, defined per diem rates, and a requirement for housing that is move-in ready, professionally managed, and appropriately priced. Home Street Serviced Apartments is experienced in serving military and government personnel across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with furnished apartments designed to support TDY, PCS, and government contract assignments.

TDY and PCS Housing: What You Need to Know

TDY (Temporary Duty): When a service member or government employee is assigned to a location away from their permanent duty station for a temporary period — whether for training, a special assignment, or administrative duty — they are on TDY. TDY assignments can range from a few weeks to a year or more. Furnished corporate housing is an ideal solution for TDY stays of 30 days or longer, providing a stable, home-like environment rather than the fatigue of extended hotel living.

PCS (Permanent Change of Station): When a service member receives orders to a new permanent duty station, they and their family typically need temporary housing in the new location while securing permanent on-post or off-post housing. PCS moves can involve lead times of weeks or months, and families need a furnished, functional home during that transition. HSSA provides PCS-friendly housing with the flexibility to accommodate the unpredictable timing of military moves.

Per Diem Rates and Government Allowances

The General Services Administration (GSA) publishes per diem rates for lodging and meals by city and county for federal travelers. Military per diem rates are similarly structured. Corporate housing often aligns favorably with published per diem lodging rates — particularly for longer stays, where monthly pricing is more competitive than nightly hotel rates.

When a furnished apartment’s monthly cost, divided by the number of days in the stay, falls at or below the published lodging per diem rate, the arrangement is typically fully reimbursable. HSSA can provide the documentation necessary for travel voucher submission, including daily-rate breakdowns and itemized invoices.

BAH and Off-Post Housing

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a monthly allowance provided to service members who live off-post. BAH rates are set based on rank, dependency status, and duty location, and are intended to cover the full cost of suitable off-post housing in the local market. A furnished corporate apartment from HSSA can be an excellent application of BAH — particularly for single service members or couples who want the flexibility of furnished housing without committing to a 12-month lease before they have had time to learn the area.

Why a Full Apartment Beats a Hotel for Long Assignments

A service member on a 90-day TDY assignment living in a hotel room faces real quality-of-life degradation over time. No kitchen means constant restaurant expense on top of per diem. Limited space makes it difficult to exercise, decompress, or maintain professional readiness. Institutional hotel environments are not conducive to the rest and recovery that high-performance government and military work requires.

A furnished corporate apartment gives military and government personnel:

• A full kitchen to prepare cost-effective, nutritious meals
• A workspace suitable for secure remote work and study
• Adequate space to exercise, decompress, and maintain physical readiness
• Laundry facilities to maintain uniform standards without expensive dry-cleaning schedules
• A genuine home environment that supports mental health during a demanding assignment

Military-Friendly Policies at HSSA

HSSA understands that military assignments change. Orders get modified, deployments are extended, and PCS timelines slip. Our lease terms are structured to accommodate military service members with flexibility around early departure and extension provisions. We work with service members and their families — not against them — when assignment realities change.

HSSA maintains furnished apartments in several markets near key Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin government and defense facilities, and can source housing for government workers assigned to agencies and installations throughout the region.