Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Cost Group 550 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Cost Group 550 military housing area (MHA: ZZ550), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,353

$16,236/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,092

$13,104/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,836

$22,032/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,251	$15,012
E-2	$1,251	$15,012
E-3	$1,251	$15,012
E-4	$1,251	$15,012
E-5	$1,353	$16,236
E-6	$1,650	$19,800
E-7	$1,716	$20,592
E-8	$1,788	$21,456
E-9	$1,899	$22,788
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,668	$20,016
W-2	$1,746	$20,952
W-3	$1,839	$22,068
W-4	$1,920	$23,040
W-5	$2,025	$24,300
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,728	$20,736
O-2E	$1,824	$21,888
O-3E	$1,935	$23,220
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,395	$16,740
O-2	$1,647	$19,764
O-3	$1,836	$22,032
O-4	$2,055	$24,660
O-5	$2,214	$26,568
O-6	$2,229	$26,748
O-7	$2,241	$26,892

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,011	$12,132
E-2	$1,011	$12,132
E-3	$1,011	$12,132
E-4	$1,011	$12,132
E-5	$1,092	$13,104
E-6	$1,236	$14,832
E-7	$1,287	$15,444
E-8	$1,416	$16,992
E-9	$1,497	$17,964
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,251	$15,012
W-2	$1,413	$16,956
W-3	$1,509	$18,108
W-4	$1,659	$19,908
W-5	$1,731	$20,772
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,350	$16,200
O-2E	$1,479	$17,748
O-3E	$1,641	$19,692
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,149	$13,788
O-2	$1,323	$15,876
O-3	$1,539	$18,468
O-4	$1,713	$20,556
O-5	$1,749	$20,988
O-6	$1,815	$21,780
O-7	$1,845	$22,140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Cost Group 550?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Cost Group 550 is $1,353 per month ($16,236 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,092 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Cost Group 550 MHA?

The Cost Group 550 Military Housing Area code is ZZ550.

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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