Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Wright-Patterson AFB military housing area (MHA: OH231), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,650

$19,800/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,341

$16,092/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,097

$25,164/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,533	$18,396
E-2	$1,533	$18,396
E-3	$1,533	$18,396
E-4	$1,533	$18,396
E-5	$1,650	$19,800
E-6	$1,851	$22,212
E-7	$1,938	$23,256
E-8	$2,037	$24,444
E-9	$2,196	$26,352
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,866	$22,392
W-2	$1,977	$23,724
W-3	$2,100	$25,200
W-4	$2,232	$26,784
W-5	$2,397	$28,764
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,953	$23,436
O-2E	$2,082	$24,984
O-3E	$2,259	$27,108
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,683	$20,196
O-2	$1,848	$22,176
O-3	$2,097	$25,164
O-4	$2,448	$29,376
O-5	$2,703	$32,436
O-6	$2,724	$32,688
O-7	$2,742	$32,904

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,224	$14,688
E-2	$1,224	$14,688
E-3	$1,224	$14,688
E-4	$1,224	$14,688
E-5	$1,341	$16,092
E-6	$1,422	$17,064
E-7	$1,536	$18,432
E-8	$1,695	$20,340
E-9	$1,746	$20,952
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,506	$18,072
W-2	$1,692	$20,304
W-3	$1,755	$21,060
W-4	$1,863	$22,356
W-5	$1,959	$23,508
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,647	$19,764
O-2E	$1,734	$20,808
O-3E	$1,839	$22,068
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,413	$16,956
O-2	$1,614	$19,368
O-3	$1,773	$21,276
O-4	$1,938	$23,256
O-5	$2,028	$24,336
O-6	$2,079	$24,948
O-7	$2,112	$25,344

1 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Wright-Patterson AFB (OH231) Military Housing Area:

45843

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Wright-Patterson AFB?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH is $1,650 per month ($19,800 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,341 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Wright-Patterson AFB MHA?

The Wright-Patterson AFB Military Housing Area (OH231) includes 1 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.