Air Force

Temporary Lodging Expense

Let us locate and furnish your private, temporary house/apartment IAW JTR Table 5-16! Did you know that JTR 020303, Section G, Number 9 allows for furniture rental reimbursement for “long term lodging on a weekly, or monthly basis.” This is why we exist! Furniture counts as part of your lodging expense!

We’ll handle lodging and rent you furniture on a weekly basis to cover the 2 week TLE entitlement. Did we mention that YOU GET TO PICK THE FURNITURE? You’ll also have the opportunity to buy that furniture at a fraction of the cost! And you’ll get a receipt that meets JTR requirements.

JTR p. 5A-24
“0506 TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE (TLE)
TLE is an allowance intended to partially cover lodging and meal expenses that a Service member incurs while occupying temporary lodging in the CONUS upon a PCS.
050601. TLE for Service Members
A. Eligibility. A Service member on a PCS living in temporary lodging in the vicinity of the old or new PCS location, home of record, initial technical school, or a designated place may be eligible for a TLE allowance for lodging and meal expenses. The lodgings occupied must be a temporary residence, not a permanent one. Table 5-12 lists eligibility criteria for TLE and some of the situations when a Service member would be ineligible.”

How much TLE am I eligible for?

In true military fashion… “It depends”
Example: Family of 4 with a single service member, spouse, 15 year old, and 10 year old = 160% of the local lodging rate per night not to exceed $290 per night.

How long does my TLE last?

“It still depends”
CONUS to CONUS moves = 14 days
For a family of 4 that could equate to $4,060 in Lodging!
Note: TLE can be as long as 60 days for areas experiencing housing shortages, natural disasters, or an increase in the number of service members.

Ex. Langley AFB declared a housing shortage effective 24 July 2023 extending TLE up to 30 days!

JTR 0506: “TLE is an allowance intended to partially cover lodging and meal expenses that a Service member incurs while occupying temporary lodging in the CONUS upon a PCS.”

WHAT SETS OUR TDY LODGING & FURNITURE APART

BRAND NEW FURNITURE: We buy brand new furnishings for EVERY client. We GUARANTEE freshness. Don’t sleep one someone else’s gross used mattress….

HANDPICKED LODGING: Think of us as the TDY easy button. Leave the hassle behind! We specialize in location-specific accommodations in your desired area, with the amenities you need to feel at home. With our single billing solution, we simplify your experience so you can focus on what matters most. Let us turn your lodging into a home away from home.

UNLIMITED OPTIONS: We do not warehouse anything so we can rent you ANY durable furnishing. That includes: home gym, desktop computer, 3D printer, wall art, dyson vacuum, etc…

FURNITURE LIQUIDATION: At the end of each rental, we liquidate all your rental furnishings at 75% off.  You are free to buy that furniture at the end of your stay.
Yes, it’s genius.  This is NOT “rent-to-own” or “option to buy.” It’s liquidation.

REGULATORY EXPERTS: We work hard to keep you out of trouble by staying well within your agency’s regulatory guidance.  We have no hidden, unreimbursible fees and minimize your out-of pocket expenses.

WE’RE ON YOUR TEAM: Every TDY Rentals employee has been on TDY before. We are just like you. Each of us has served as a government employee or spouse. Most of us have been to combat!  Your mission is important to us. We’ve got your back!

USE OR LOSE: We optimize your TDY reimbursements by calculating daily per diem and can adjust for complexities like: sliding scale, dependent TDY, and HSTA.

Need more information about our Temporary Duty (TDY) programs? We are experts in our field that locate commercial lodging and rent furnishings to all sorts of TDY programs:
– Extended Temporary Duty (ETDY)
– Home Service Transfer Allowance (HSTA)
– Emergency Medivac (New Parent Program)
– Short-Term TDY
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