What is a Move-In Housing Allowance?
The Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) is a 3 part allowance that is paid to the officer in those situations where CDC does not directly pay these costs to the Embassy. The officer may be eligible for all or parts of this allowance. The allowance consists of: Miscellaneous – this covers items to make dwellings habitable (toilets, sinks, appliances); Rent – this covers one time, nonrefundable expense (lease taxes, agent fees); and Security – this covers security related items in qualifying areas as established by the JFTR. Officers can apply for this allowance using form DD 2556, Move-In Housing Allowance Claim Form, and receipts for reimbursement. This form and receipts should be submitted as soon as possible after the officer’s arrival to the duty station: Office of Commissioned Corps Support Services Compensation Branch 5600 Fishers Lane, Rm. 4-50 Rockville, MD 20857-0001 Form DD 2556 can be obtained from the CDC Office of Commissioned Corps Personnel (OCCP) or from the Department of D
