Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Nebraska 2026
There are 2 military housing areas in Nebraska. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,788/month in Lincoln to $2,085/month in Omaha/Offutt AFB. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$2,085
Omaha/Offutt AFB
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,788
Lincoln
Housing Areas
2
MHAs in NE
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $1,788 | $1,428 | $2,280 |
| Omaha/Offutt AFB | $2,085 | $1,587 | $2,601 |
How Nebraska BAH compares
Nebraska's 2 military housing areas average $1,937/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 15.4% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Omaha/Offutt AFB, NE tops the table at $2,085/mo while Lincoln, NE sits at $1,788/mo — a $297 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.