Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Columbus AFB, MS 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Columbus AFB military housing area (MHA: MS169), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,398

$16,776/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,158

$13,896/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,181

$26,172/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,302	$15,624
E-2	$1,302	$15,624
E-3	$1,302	$15,624
E-4	$1,302	$15,624
E-5	$1,398	$16,776
E-6	$1,998	$23,976
E-7	$2,067	$24,804
E-8	$2,136	$25,632
E-9	$2,232	$26,784
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,019	$24,228
W-2	$2,094	$25,128
W-3	$2,184	$26,208
W-4	$2,250	$27,000
W-5	$2,337	$28,044
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,076	$24,912
O-2E	$2,169	$26,028
O-3E	$2,265	$27,180
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,476	$17,712
O-2	$1,992	$23,904
O-3	$2,181	$26,172
O-4	$2,361	$28,332
O-5	$2,493	$29,916
O-6	$2,511	$30,132
O-7	$2,526	$30,312

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,098	$13,176
E-2	$1,098	$13,176
E-3	$1,098	$13,176
E-4	$1,098	$13,176
E-5	$1,158	$13,896
E-6	$1,500	$18,000
E-7	$1,551	$18,612
E-8	$1,602	$19,224
E-9	$1,701	$20,412
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,515	$18,180
W-2	$1,572	$18,864
W-3	$1,722	$20,664
W-4	$2,010	$24,120
W-5	$2,079	$24,948
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,557	$18,684
O-2E	$1,659	$19,908
O-3E	$1,992	$23,904
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,203	$14,436
O-2	$1,554	$18,648
O-3	$1,779	$21,348
O-4	$2,061	$24,732
O-5	$2,097	$25,164
O-6	$2,160	$25,920
O-7	$2,196	$26,352

4 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Columbus AFB (MS169) Military Housing Area:

39701 39702 39704 39705

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Columbus AFB?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Columbus AFB, MS is $1,398 per month ($16,776 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,158 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Columbus AFB MHA?

The Columbus AFB Military Housing Area (MS169) includes 4 ZIP codes.

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.