1st MSC BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for 1st MSC. Rates are based on the FORT RUCKER, AL Military Housing Area.
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BAH rates: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), effective January 1, 2026. Rates set annually by DoD based on rental survey data.
All 1st MSC BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-2 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-3 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-4 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-5 | $1,572 | $1,251 |
| E-6 | $1,743 | $1,317 |
| E-7 | $1,929 | $1,446 |
| E-8 | $2,136 | $1,611 |
| E-9 | $2,346 | $1,761 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| W-2 | $2,013 | $1,608 |
| W-3 | $2,268 | $1,764 |
| W-4 | $2,373 | $1,800 |
| W-5 | $2,502 | $1,977 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $1,968 | $1,569 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,232 | $1,674 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,394 | $1,797 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,602 | $1,305 |
| O-2 | $1,740 | $1,533 |
| O-3 | $2,262 | $1,767 |
| O-4 | $2,541 | $1,941 |
| O-5 | $2,742 | $2,058 |
| O-6 | $2,760 | $2,247 |
| O-7 | $2,778 | $2,283 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the FORT RUCKER, AL Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
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