Fort Bragg BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Bragg. Rates are based on the FORT BRAGG/POPE, NC 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 Fort Bragg BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-2 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-3 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-4 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-5 | $1,806 | $1,527 |
| E-6 | $2,049 | $1,638 |
| E-7 | $2,094 | $1,722 |
| E-8 | $2,142 | $1,860 |
| E-9 | $2,244 | $1,923 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,067 | $1,707 |
| W-2 | $2,112 | $1,857 |
| W-3 | $2,178 | $1,935 |
| W-4 | $2,271 | $2,052 |
| W-5 | $2,391 | $2,103 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,097 | $1,803 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,166 | $1,908 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,289 | $2,040 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,842 | $1,635 |
| O-2 | $2,046 | $1,782 |
| O-3 | $2,175 | $1,956 |
| O-4 | $2,427 | $2,088 |
| O-5 | $2,610 | $2,109 |
| O-6 | $2,628 | $2,154 |
| O-7 | $2,646 | $2,190 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the FORT BRAGG/POPE, NC Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg—known proudly as the “Home of the Airborne”—is one of the most storied and mission-critical Army installations in the world. Home to the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, the installation plays a central role in global rapid-deployment missions and national defense.
Formerly renamed Fort Liberty, the post returned to its historical designation in 2025. Today, it honors Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, a decorated World War II hero awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
With over 50,000 troops, 20,000 civilian employees, and a supported population of roughly 282,000, Fort Bragg operates more like a city than a base—complete with schools, medical facilities, housing, recreation, and essential services. The post...
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