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
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-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.