Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Cost Group 520 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Cost Group 520 military housing area (MHA: ZZ520), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,332

$15,984/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,077

$12,924/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,815

$21,780/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,233	$14,796
E-2	$1,233	$14,796
E-3	$1,233	$14,796
E-4	$1,233	$14,796
E-5	$1,332	$15,984
E-6	$1,629	$19,548
E-7	$1,695	$20,340
E-8	$1,770	$21,240
E-9	$1,875	$22,500
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,647	$19,764
W-2	$1,725	$20,700
W-3	$1,818	$21,816
W-4	$1,899	$22,788
W-5	$2,001	$24,012
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,707	$20,484
O-2E	$1,803	$21,636
O-3E	$1,914	$22,968
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,377	$16,524
O-2	$1,626	$19,512
O-3	$1,815	$21,780
O-4	$2,031	$24,372
O-5	$2,190	$26,280
O-6	$2,205	$26,460
O-7	$2,217	$26,604

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$999	$11,988
E-2	$999	$11,988
E-3	$999	$11,988
E-4	$999	$11,988
E-5	$1,077	$12,924
E-6	$1,221	$14,652
E-7	$1,272	$15,264
E-8	$1,398	$16,776
E-9	$1,479	$17,748
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,236	$14,832
W-2	$1,395	$16,740
W-3	$1,491	$17,892
W-4	$1,638	$19,656
W-5	$1,710	$20,520
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,329	$15,948
O-2E	$1,461	$17,532
O-3E	$1,620	$19,440
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,131	$13,572
O-2	$1,305	$15,660
O-3	$1,518	$18,216
O-4	$1,692	$20,304
O-5	$1,731	$20,772
O-6	$1,794	$21,528
O-7	$1,824	$21,888

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Cost Group 520?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Cost Group 520 is $1,332 per month ($15,984 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,077 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Cost Group 520 MHA?

The Cost Group 520 Military Housing Area code is ZZ520.

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.

Data Sources

Defense Travel Management Office — BAH Rates
Rates effective January 1, 2026

Last verified: February 2026

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