Updated February 2026

BAH Rates China Lake, CA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the China Lake military housing area (MHA: CA021), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,563

$18,756/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,428

$17,136/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,154

$25,848/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,524	$18,288
E-2	$1,524	$18,288
E-3	$1,524	$18,288
E-4	$1,524	$18,288
E-5	$1,563	$18,756
E-6	$1,767	$21,204
E-7	$1,905	$22,860
E-8	$2,058	$24,696
E-9	$2,238	$26,856
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,785	$21,420
W-2	$1,968	$23,616
W-3	$2,157	$25,884
W-4	$2,268	$27,216
W-5	$2,403	$28,836
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,932	$23,184
O-2E	$2,130	$25,560
O-3E	$2,289	$27,468
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,596	$19,152
O-2	$1,764	$21,168
O-3	$2,154	$25,848
O-4	$2,445	$29,340
O-5	$2,658	$31,896
O-6	$2,676	$32,112
O-7	$2,694	$32,328

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,344	$16,128
E-2	$1,344	$16,128
E-3	$1,344	$16,128
E-4	$1,344	$16,128
E-5	$1,428	$17,136
E-6	$1,485	$17,820
E-7	$1,530	$18,360
E-8	$1,611	$19,332
E-9	$1,680	$20,160
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,527	$18,324
W-2	$1,608	$19,296
W-3	$1,683	$20,196
W-4	$1,794	$21,528
W-5	$1,941	$23,292
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,560	$18,720
O-2E	$1,650	$19,800
O-3E	$1,755	$21,060
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,482	$17,784
O-2	$1,554	$18,648
O-3	$1,689	$20,268
O-4	$1,911	$22,932
O-5	$1,995	$23,940
O-6	$2,136	$25,632
O-7	$2,172	$26,064

1 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the China Lake (CA021) Military Housing Area:

93555

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in China Lake?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in China Lake, CA is $1,563 per month ($18,756 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,428 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the China Lake MHA?

The China Lake Military Housing Area (CA021) includes 1 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.