Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Cost Group 560 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Cost Group 560 military housing area (MHA: ZZ560), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,362

$16,344/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,101

$13,212/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,848

$22,176/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,260	$15,120
E-2	$1,260	$15,120
E-3	$1,260	$15,120
E-4	$1,260	$15,120
E-5	$1,362	$16,344
E-6	$1,659	$19,908
E-7	$1,725	$20,700
E-8	$1,800	$21,600
E-9	$1,908	$22,896
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,677	$20,124
W-2	$1,755	$21,060
W-3	$1,851	$22,212
W-4	$1,932	$23,184
W-5	$2,037	$24,444
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,737	$20,844
O-2E	$1,833	$21,996
O-3E	$1,947	$23,364
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,404	$16,848
O-2	$1,656	$19,872
O-3	$1,848	$22,176
O-4	$2,067	$24,804
O-5	$2,226	$26,712
O-6	$2,241	$26,892
O-7	$2,253	$27,036

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,017	$12,204
E-2	$1,017	$12,204
E-3	$1,017	$12,204
E-4	$1,017	$12,204
E-5	$1,101	$13,212
E-6	$1,242	$14,904
E-7	$1,293	$15,516
E-8	$1,425	$17,100
E-9	$1,506	$18,072
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,257	$15,084
W-2	$1,422	$17,064
W-3	$1,521	$18,252
W-4	$1,668	$20,016
W-5	$1,743	$20,916
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,359	$16,308
O-2E	$1,488	$17,856
O-3E	$1,650	$19,800
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,155	$13,860
O-2	$1,332	$15,984
O-3	$1,548	$18,576
O-4	$1,722	$20,664
O-5	$1,761	$21,132
O-6	$1,827	$21,924
O-7	$1,854	$22,248

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Cost Group 560?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Cost Group 560 is $1,362 per month ($16,344 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,101 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Cost Group 560 MHA?

The Cost Group 560 Military Housing Area code is ZZ560.

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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