Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Cost Group 710 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Cost Group 710 military housing area (MHA: ZZ710), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,515

$18,180/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,227

$14,724/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,016

$24,192/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,404	$16,848
E-2	$1,404	$16,848
E-3	$1,404	$16,848
E-4	$1,404	$16,848
E-5	$1,515	$18,180
E-6	$1,818	$21,816
E-7	$1,890	$22,680
E-8	$1,968	$23,616
E-9	$2,082	$24,984
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,836	$22,032
W-2	$1,920	$23,040
W-3	$2,019	$24,228
W-4	$2,106	$25,272
W-5	$2,220	$26,640
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,902	$22,824
O-2E	$2,004	$24,048
O-3E	$2,124	$25,488
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,560	$18,720
O-2	$1,815	$21,780
O-3	$2,016	$24,192
O-4	$2,253	$27,036
O-5	$2,424	$29,088
O-6	$2,442	$29,304
O-7	$2,454	$29,448

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,128	$13,536
E-2	$1,128	$13,536
E-3	$1,128	$13,536
E-4	$1,128	$13,536
E-5	$1,227	$14,724
E-6	$1,362	$16,344
E-7	$1,419	$17,028
E-8	$1,581	$18,972
E-9	$1,665	$19,980
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,380	$16,560
W-2	$1,578	$18,936
W-3	$1,677	$20,124
W-4	$1,830	$21,960
W-5	$1,905	$22,860
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,512	$18,144
O-2E	$1,644	$19,728
O-3E	$1,809	$21,708
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,293	$15,516
O-2	$1,482	$17,784
O-3	$1,704	$20,448
O-4	$1,887	$22,644
O-5	$1,926	$23,112
O-6	$1,998	$23,976
O-7	$2,028	$24,336

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Cost Group 710?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Cost Group 710 is $1,515 per month ($18,180 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,227 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Cost Group 710 MHA?

The Cost Group 710 Military Housing Area code is ZZ710.

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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