Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Nashville, TN 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Nashville military housing area (MHA: TN269), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$2,268

$27,216/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,869

$22,428/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,784

$33,408/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,112	$25,344
E-2	$2,112	$25,344
E-3	$2,112	$25,344
E-4	$2,112	$25,344
E-5	$2,268	$27,216
E-6	$2,673	$32,076
E-7	$2,712	$32,544
E-8	$2,754	$33,048
E-9	$2,853	$34,236
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,694	$32,328
W-2	$2,730	$32,760
W-3	$2,787	$33,444
W-4	$2,877	$34,524
W-5	$2,997	$35,964
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,718	$32,616
O-2E	$2,772	$33,264
O-3E	$2,898	$34,776
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,322	$27,864
O-2	$2,670	$32,040
O-3	$2,784	$33,408
O-4	$3,033	$36,396
O-5	$3,219	$38,628
O-6	$3,243	$38,916
O-7	$3,264	$39,168

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,722	$20,664
E-2	$1,722	$20,664
E-3	$1,722	$20,664
E-4	$1,722	$20,664
E-5	$1,869	$22,428
E-6	$2,004	$24,048
E-7	$2,118	$25,416
E-8	$2,355	$28,260
E-9	$2,469	$29,628
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,070	$24,840
W-2	$2,352	$28,224
W-3	$2,484	$29,808
W-4	$2,676	$32,112
W-5	$2,721	$32,652
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,265	$27,180
O-2E	$2,442	$29,304
O-3E	$2,667	$32,004
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,953	$23,436
O-2	$2,220	$26,640
O-3	$2,523	$30,276
O-4	$2,706	$32,472
O-5	$2,724	$32,688
O-6	$2,760	$33,120
O-7	$2,808	$33,696

28 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Nashville (TN269) Military Housing Area:

37013 37072 37076 37080 37115 37138 37189 37201 37203 37204 37205 37206 37207 37208 37209 37210 37211 37212 37213 37214 37215 37216 37217 37218 37219 37220 37221 37228

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Nashville?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Nashville, TN is $2,268 per month ($27,216 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,869 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Nashville MHA?

The Nashville Military Housing Area (TN269) includes 28 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.