Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Gulfport, MS 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Gulfport military housing area (MHA: MS168), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,602

$19,224/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,365

$16,380/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,040

$24,480/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,509	$18,108
E-2	$1,509	$18,108
E-3	$1,509	$18,108
E-4	$1,509	$18,108
E-5	$1,602	$19,224
E-6	$1,620	$19,440
E-7	$1,770	$21,240
E-8	$1,938	$23,256
E-9	$2,139	$25,668
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,635	$19,620
W-2	$1,836	$22,032
W-3	$2,046	$24,552
W-4	$2,175	$26,100
W-5	$2,331	$27,972
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,800	$21,600
O-2E	$2,016	$24,192
O-3E	$2,199	$26,388
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,614	$19,368
O-2	$1,617	$19,404
O-3	$2,040	$24,480
O-4	$2,379	$28,548
O-5	$2,625	$31,500
O-6	$2,643	$31,716
O-7	$2,658	$31,896

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,305	$15,660
E-2	$1,305	$15,660
E-3	$1,305	$15,660
E-4	$1,305	$15,660
E-5	$1,365	$16,380
E-6	$1,416	$16,992
E-7	$1,509	$18,108
E-8	$1,611	$19,332
E-9	$1,617	$19,404
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,488	$17,856
W-2	$1,608	$19,296
W-3	$1,620	$19,440
W-4	$1,653	$19,836
W-5	$1,806	$21,672
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,599	$19,188
O-2E	$1,614	$19,368
O-3E	$1,650	$19,800
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,410	$16,920
O-2	$1,575	$18,900
O-3	$1,623	$19,476
O-4	$1,785	$21,420
O-5	$1,968	$23,616
O-6	$2,025	$24,300
O-7	$2,058	$24,696

9 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Gulfport (MS168) Military Housing Area:

39501 39503 39507 39530 39531 39532 39560 39571 39574

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Gulfport, MS is $1,602 per month ($19,224 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,365 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Gulfport MHA?

The Gulfport Military Housing Area (MS168) includes 9 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.