Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Durham/Chapel Hill, NC 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Durham/Chapel Hill military housing area (MHA: NC180), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$2,118

$25,416/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,770

$21,240/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,517

$30,204/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,995	$23,940
E-2	$1,995	$23,940
E-3	$1,995	$23,940
E-4	$1,995	$23,940
E-5	$2,118	$25,416
E-6	$2,391	$28,692
E-7	$2,436	$29,232
E-8	$2,484	$29,808
E-9	$2,631	$31,572
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,409	$28,908
W-2	$2,454	$29,448
W-3	$2,520	$30,240
W-4	$2,673	$32,076
W-5	$2,868	$34,416
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,439	$29,268
O-2E	$2,508	$30,096
O-3E	$2,703	$32,436
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,160	$25,920
O-2	$2,388	$28,656
O-3	$2,517	$30,204
O-4	$2,931	$35,172
O-5	$3,231	$38,772
O-6	$3,258	$39,096
O-7	$3,279	$39,348

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,602	$19,224
E-2	$1,602	$19,224
E-3	$1,602	$19,224
E-4	$1,602	$19,224
E-5	$1,770	$21,240
E-6	$1,878	$22,536
E-7	$1,998	$23,976
E-8	$2,178	$26,136
E-9	$2,250	$27,000
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,965	$23,580
W-2	$2,175	$26,100
W-3	$2,262	$27,144
W-4	$2,394	$28,728
W-5	$2,445	$29,340
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,115	$25,380
O-2E	$2,235	$26,820
O-3E	$2,382	$28,584
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,869	$22,428
O-2	$2,082	$24,984
O-3	$2,289	$27,468
O-4	$2,430	$29,160
O-5	$2,451	$29,412
O-6	$2,496	$29,952
O-7	$2,538	$30,456

15 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Durham/Chapel Hill (NC180) Military Housing Area:

27231 27243 27278 27503 27510 27514 27516 27701 27703 27704 27705 27706 27707 27712 27713

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Durham/Chapel Hill?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Durham/Chapel Hill, NC is $2,118 per month ($25,416 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,770 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Durham/Chapel Hill MHA?

The Durham/Chapel Hill Military Housing Area (NC180) includes 15 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.