§ 302-5.1 What is a “househunting trip”?
§ 302-5.2 What is the purpose of the househunting trip expenses allowance?
§ 302-5.3 Am I eligible for a househunting trip expenses allowance?
§ 302-5.4 Who is not eligible for a househunting trip expenses allowance?
§ 302-5.5 Must my agency authorize payment of a househunting trip expenses allowance?
§ 302-5.6 Under what circumstances will I receive a househunting trip expenses allowance?
§ 302-5.7 Who may travel on a househunting trip at Government expense?
§ 302-5.8 How many househunting trips may my agency authorize in connection with a particular transfer?
§ 302-5.9 May my spouse and I perform separate househunting trips at Government expense?
§ 302-5.10 How soon may I and/or my spouse begin a househunting trip?
§ 302-5.11 Is there a time limit on the duration of a househunting trip?
§ 302-5.12 When must my househunting trip be completed?
§ 302-5.13 What methods may my agency use to reimburse me for househunting trip expenses?
§ 302-5.14 What transportation expenses will my agency pay?
§ 302-5.15 Must I document my househunting trip expenses to receive reimbursement?
§ 302-5.16 May I receive an advance of funds for househunting trip expenses?
§ 302-5.17 Am I in a duty status when I perform a househunting trip?
§ 302-5.18 May I retain any balance left over from my househunting reimbursement if my lump sum is more than adequate to cover my househunting trip?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 41 > Subtitle F > Chapter 302 > Subchapter C > Part 302-5 > Subpart A - Employee's Allowance for Househunting Trip Expenses

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