Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Cost Group 620 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Cost Group 620 military housing area (MHA: ZZ620), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,419

$17,028/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,149

$13,788/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,911

$22,932/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,314	$15,768
E-2	$1,314	$15,768
E-3	$1,314	$15,768
E-4	$1,314	$15,768
E-5	$1,419	$17,028
E-6	$1,719	$20,628
E-7	$1,788	$21,456
E-8	$1,863	$22,356
E-9	$1,974	$23,688
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,737	$20,844
W-2	$1,818	$21,816
W-3	$1,914	$22,968
W-4	$1,995	$23,940
W-5	$2,103	$25,236
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,797	$21,564
O-2E	$1,896	$22,752
O-3E	$2,013	$24,156
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,461	$17,532
O-2	$1,716	$20,592
O-3	$1,911	$22,932
O-4	$2,136	$25,632
O-5	$2,301	$27,612
O-6	$2,316	$27,792
O-7	$2,328	$27,936

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,059	$12,708
E-2	$1,059	$12,708
E-3	$1,059	$12,708
E-4	$1,059	$12,708
E-5	$1,149	$13,788
E-6	$1,287	$15,444
E-7	$1,341	$16,092
E-8	$1,485	$17,820
E-9	$1,566	$18,792
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,302	$15,624
W-2	$1,482	$17,784
W-3	$1,578	$18,936
W-4	$1,728	$20,736
W-5	$1,803	$21,636
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,416	$16,992
O-2E	$1,548	$18,576
O-3E	$1,710	$20,520
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,206	$14,472
O-2	$1,389	$16,668
O-3	$1,605	$19,260
O-4	$1,782	$21,384
O-5	$1,821	$21,852
O-6	$1,890	$22,680
O-7	$1,920	$23,040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Cost Group 620?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Cost Group 620 is $1,419 per month ($17,028 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,149 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Cost Group 620 MHA?

The Cost Group 620 Military Housing Area code is ZZ620.

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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