Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Brownsville, TX 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Brownsville military housing area (MHA: TX281), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,503

$18,036/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,248

$14,976/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,169

$26,028/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,413	$16,956
E-2	$1,413	$16,956
E-3	$1,413	$16,956
E-4	$1,413	$16,956
E-5	$1,503	$18,036
E-6	$1,860	$22,320
E-7	$1,971	$23,652
E-8	$2,094	$25,128
E-9	$2,259	$27,108
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,878	$22,536
W-2	$2,022	$24,264
W-3	$2,172	$26,064
W-4	$2,292	$27,504
W-5	$2,442	$29,304
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,992	$23,904
O-2E	$2,148	$25,776
O-3E	$2,316	$27,792
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,551	$18,612
O-2	$1,857	$22,284
O-3	$2,169	$26,028
O-4	$2,490	$29,880
O-5	$2,721	$32,652
O-6	$2,742	$32,904
O-7	$2,757	$33,084

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,125	$13,500
E-2	$1,125	$13,500
E-3	$1,125	$13,500
E-4	$1,125	$13,500
E-5	$1,248	$14,976
E-6	$1,392	$16,704
E-7	$1,479	$17,748
E-8	$1,578	$18,936
E-9	$1,695	$20,340
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,410	$16,920
W-2	$1,575	$18,900
W-3	$1,698	$20,376
W-4	$1,881	$22,572
W-5	$1,998	$23,976
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,500	$18,000
O-2E	$1,656	$19,872
O-3E	$1,851	$22,212
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,323	$15,876
O-2	$1,482	$17,784
O-3	$1,728	$20,736
O-4	$1,974	$23,688
O-5	$2,040	$24,480
O-6	$2,151	$25,812
O-7	$2,187	$26,244

14 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Brownsville (TX281) Military Housing Area:

78520 78521 78526 78550 78552 78559 78566 78575 78578 78583 78586 78592 78593 78597

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Brownsville, TX is $1,503 per month ($18,036 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,248 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Brownsville MHA?

The Brownsville Military Housing Area (TX281) includes 14 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.