Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in North Dakota 2026
There are 4 military housing areas in North Dakota. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,548/month in Minot AFB to $1,731/month in Grand Forks. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$1,731
Grand Forks
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,548
Minot AFB
Housing Areas
4
MHAs in ND
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $1,596 | $1,287 | $2,370 |
| Fargo | $1,707 | $1,281 | $2,511 |
| Grand Forks | $1,731 | $1,299 | $2,199 |
| Minot AFB | $1,548 | $1,260 | $2,175 |
How North Dakota BAH compares
North Dakota's 4 military housing areas average $1,646/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 28.1% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Grand Forks, ND tops the table at $1,731/mo while Minot AFB, ND sits at $1,548/mo — a $183 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.