1. Travel and Transportation Allowance
Element: 36
Page: 181

2. What will you learn?
Requirements of moving from government quarters or civilian rental property
Government Protections you are entitled to
Housing Counseling Assistance available through Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

3. Military Housing requirements
Pre-inspection
Must comply with all cleaning and vacating instructions prior to being given the evacuation orders.
NOTE: Transition process can be slowed down by this process if all requirements are not met.
Involuntarily separated are authorized continued use for up to 180 days after separation on a space available basis.

4. Civilian Housing requirements
Notification to the landlord as soon as possible
Housing office can assist with any problems that may occur in conjunction with military separation

5. Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
A law that governs legal protection for member of the US Military to include Reservist or Nation Guard, when in federal service.
Allows Service Members to break a lease when they go onto active duty
Allows Service Members to break a lease if they receive PCS orders to deploy for a period of not less than 90 days.

6. Department of Housing and Urban Developments
Provides a listing of state resources and assistance in home buying and how to finance home improvements
Committed to resolving the issues of homelessness for all Americans
Collaborative program between HUD and VA that combines HUD vouchers

7. Resources
SCRA: simplified
HUD: AID VET ( )
veterans/

8. What did you learn? What is required when evacuating military housing?
Cleaning inspection
Who is protected under the SCRA?
US Military to include Reservist or Nation Guard, when in federal service.
What is the number you can give out to any homeless veteran for HUD assistance?
AID VET
Why is the HUD brief even in the pre-separation counseling if you’ve got a plan and don’t ever plan on being on the streets?

9. Because no one ever PLANS TO BE HOMELESS
Because no one ever PLANS TO BE HOMELESS! And You may be able to help someone who is!

10. QUESTIONS?