2026 BAH Rates — Houston, TX
Military housing area TX282, covering 323 ZIP codes around Houston. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $2,193/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-2 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-3 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-4 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-5 | $2,193 | $1,665 |
| E-6 | $2,517 | $1,887 |
| E-7 | $2,583 | $1,980 |
| E-8 | $2,655 | $2,265 |
| E-9 | $2,796 | $2,352 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,535 | $1,905 |
| W-2 | $2,610 | $2,262 |
| W-3 | $2,703 | $2,367 |
| W-4 | $2,829 | $2,526 |
| W-5 | $2,988 | $2,598 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $2,592 | $2,190 |
| O-2E | $2,688 | $2,331 |
| O-3E | $2,856 | $2,508 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $2,241 | $1,749 |
| O-2 | $2,514 | $2,124 |
| O-3 | $2,700 | $2,397 |
| O-4 | $3,039 | $2,580 |
| O-5 | $3,288 | $2,616 |
| O-6 | $3,312 | $2,679 |
| O-7 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
| O-8 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
| O-9 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
| O-10 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
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