Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Hawaii 2026
There are 4 military housing areas in Hawaii. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $3,594/month in Hawaii County to $4,329/month in Maui County. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$4,329
Maui County
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$3,594
Hawaii County
Housing Areas
4
MHAs in HI
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | $3,594 | $3,042 | $3,945 |
| Honolulu County | $3,663 | $2,856 | $4,428 |
| Kauai County | $3,798 | $3,162 | $4,662 |
| Maui County | $4,329 | $3,246 | $5,571 |
How Hawaii BAH compares
Hawaii's 4 military housing areas average $3,846/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 68% above the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Maui County, HI tops the table at $4,329/mo while Hawaii County, HI sits at $3,594/mo — a $735 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.