Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Idaho 2026
There are 2 military housing areas in Idaho. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,605/month in Mountain Home AFB to $1,926/month in Boise. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$1,926
Boise
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,605
Mountain Home AFB
Housing Areas
2
MHAs in ID
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $1,926 | $1,686 | $2,370 |
| Mountain Home AFB | $1,605 | $1,524 | $2,325 |
How Idaho BAH compares
Idaho's 2 military housing areas average $1,766/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 22.9% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Boise, ID tops the table at $1,926/mo while Mountain Home AFB, ID sits at $1,605/mo — a $321 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.