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What are the conditions for LQA. Would one be allowed to do AirBNB or take in housemates to subsidize LQA for a larger home or to take home a second income or is that a breach of contract?
haha Generally, you need to submit a lease when you request to start LQA. I'm not sure an AirBnB would fit the bill but you can always ask the authorizing dept. for further details. As for taking in housemates for a larger home it's usually not necessary and could be a case of diminishing returns (i.e. you get a bigger house but have to share it with ot...See More
Jul 4, 2017
HelpOthers If you mean AirBNB for when you are away, I do not suggest it. There is a house exchange group on FB for DoDEA employees, because you are not supposed to be paid rent by someone else when also getting LQA. I believe you can have a room mate, but I second what haha said, in that I would not want to do anything that even looks like you are doing anyt...See More
Jul 5, 2017
Happy Teacher If you sublet, your LQA will be reduced by the amount you receive, or the allowance will be stopped altogether. This is because LQA is considered "one rent". Your benefit is supposed to pay the entire rent for your family, whether it's just you or you and a large immediate family. The amount is quite sufficient for very nice quarters, no matter the...See More
Jul 5, 2017
anotherteacher Thanks everyone for the advice! I'll make sure not to rent it out.
Jul 5, 2017


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