Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Nevada 2026
There are 3 military housing areas in Nevada. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,596/month in Fallon Nas to $2,391/month in Reno/Carson City. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$2,391
Reno/Carson City
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,596
Fallon Nas
Housing Areas
3
MHAs in NV
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallon Nas | $1,596 | $1,455 | $2,319 |
| Nellis AFB/Las Vegas | $2,070 | $1,737 | $2,382 |
| Reno/Carson City | $2,391 | $1,851 | $2,799 |
How Nevada BAH compares
Nevada's 3 military housing areas average $2,019/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 11.8% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Reno/Carson City, NV tops the table at $2,391/mo while Fallon NAS, NV sits at $1,596/mo — a $795 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.