Dept. of State Home Service Transfer Allowance (HSTA)
Preparing to PCS to the US?
We’ve Got You Covered
Returning to the U.S. after serving overseas can be a challenging transition. Families often feel unsettled, and the wait for household goods (HHE) to arrive can feel endless. Meanwhile, the cost of replacing essentials can add up quickly.
Our Home Service Transition Allowance (HSTA) program offers a practical solution, allowing our clients to rent brand-new furnishings and appliances while awaiting their household effect (HHE). Popular rental items include memory foam mattress, Keurig, Peloton, and Dyson vacuum cleaner – but the options are limitless. Clients select furnishings from any retailer and have it delivered upon arrival for a smoother transition. Best of all, at the end of the rental period, clients have the opportunity to purchase any items they love at 75% off retail price!
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HSTA Highlights
“The purpose of the HSTA is to help defray employees’ extraordinary but necessary and reasonable costs when they transfer from a foreign post to a post in the United States.” –DSSR
To qualify for the allowance, the employee must sign the attestation in DSSR 252.6b stating that they agree to complete 12 months of USG service after they transfer to the U.S.
HSTA is also available to family members who relocate to the U.S. following the death of an employee assigned to a foreign area.
Actual-Expense Reimbursement
DSSR 252.3
First 30 days:
Employee CONUS rate x 100%
Accompanied Spouse or Domestic Partner CONUS rate x 75%
Family Members 12 and older CONUS rate x 75%
Family Members under 12 CONUS rate x 50%
Second 30 days (and days 61 through 120 if approved):
Employee CONUS rate x 75%
Accompanied Spouse or Domestic Partner CONUS rate x 50%
Family Members 12 and older CONUS rate x 50%
Family Members under 12 CONUS rate x 40%
Visit the U.S. Department of State FAQ page to learn more:
