81st RSC BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for 81st RSC. Rates are based on the SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA 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.
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Run the rent-vs-buy numbers for 81st RSC →All 81st RSC BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-2 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-3 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-4 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-5 | $4,659 | $3,798 |
| E-6 | $4,977 | $4,086 |
| E-7 | $5,058 | $4,368 |
| E-8 | $5,145 | $4,728 |
| E-9 | $5,382 | $4,815 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $4,998 | $4,257 |
| W-2 | $5,094 | $4,725 |
| W-3 | $5,202 | $4,830 |
| W-4 | $5,448 | $4,992 |
| W-5 | $5,751 | $5,076 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $5,070 | $4,656 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $5,184 | $4,797 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $5,496 | $4,971 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $4,704 | $4,053 |
| O-2 | $4,974 | $4,560 |
| O-3 | $5,199 | $4,860 |
| O-4 | $5,856 | $5,055 |
| O-5 | $6,333 | $5,100 |
| O-6 | $6,387 | $5,178 |
| O-7 | $6,441 | $5,274 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
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