Updated February 2026

BAH Rates in District of Columbia 2026

There are 1 military housing areas in District of Columbia. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $3,132/month in Washington to $3,132/month in Washington. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.

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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$3,132
Washington
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$3,132
Washington
Housing Areas
1
MHAs in DC
LocationE-5 w/DepE-5 w/o DepO-3 w/Dep
Washington$3,132$2,832$4,020

How District Of Columbia BAH compares

District Of Columbia has a single market-priced MHA: Washington, Dc Metro Area, where an E-5 with dependents draws $3,132/mo — 36.8% above the national MHA average of $2,289.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.