Army BAH Calculator
Army BAH calculator estimates your housing allowance by pay grade, installation location, and dependent status. Army soldiers at over 100 CONUS installations receive BAH rates ranging from roughly $1,000/month at low-cost posts to over $3,500/month near major cities. Plan your housing budget before PCS orders with this free estimator.
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Key Standards
Important Notes
- -Army uses the same DoD BAH rates as all branches
- -Army installations span high and low cost areas
- -Fort Liberty, Fort Cavazos, Fort Moore are major Army bases
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Army BAH calculator for 2025. Army soldiers receive the same DoD BAH rates as all branches based on pay grade, duty location, and dependent status. Major Army installations include Fort Liberty (NC), Fort Cavazos (TX), Fort Moore (GA), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA), and Fort Drum (NY). BAH varies significantly between these locations due to local housing costs.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
Formula
This model selects a monthly rate based on your Army pay grade and whether you qualify as having dependents, then annualizes the amount. Army BAH uses the same DoD-wide rate tables as all branches.
United States FAQs
Is Army BAH different from other branches?
No. BAH rates are set by DoD and are identical across all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard) for the same pay grade, location, and dependent status.
What is BAH for an E5 at Fort Liberty?
BAH rates change annually. For 2025, an E5 with dependents at Fort Liberty (Fayetteville, NC area) receives approximately $1,400-$1,600/month. Without dependents: approximately $1,100-$1,300. Check the current year rates for exact figures.
Do Army warrant officers get BAH?
Yes. Warrant officers (W1-W5) receive BAH at their warrant officer pay grade rates, which fall between enlisted and commissioned officer rates. A W3 typically receives BAH similar to an O2 or O3.
What happens to BAH during deployment?
During deployment, you continue to receive BAH based on your permanent duty station (not the deployment location). If you have dependents, you receive BAH-With to help your family maintain housing while you are deployed.
Can I pocket extra BAH if my rent is lower?
Yes. BAH is a flat allowance, not a reimbursement. If your housing costs are less than your BAH amount, you keep the difference. If costs exceed BAH, you pay the difference out of pocket. There is no requirement to spend all of your BAH on housing.
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