 The Overseas Housing Allowance Utility Expense Survey for Germany starts March 1st. All service members living in off-post privately leased housing are required to participate. The Defense Travel Management Office needs your expense information by March 31st to help determine future utility allowances in Germany. This survey is designed to better compensate you for your expenses during your assignment here, so use official bills to enter the most accurate data possible. For more information, visit the U.S. Army Europe home page under Hot Topic.