Fort Meade BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Meade. Rates are based on the WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA 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 Fort Meade →All Fort Meade BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-2 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-3 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-4 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-5 | $3,132 | $2,832 |
| E-6 | $3,759 | $3,057 |
| E-7 | $3,855 | $3,099 |
| E-8 | $3,957 | $3,261 |
| E-9 | $4,128 | $3,447 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,780 | $3,096 |
| W-2 | $3,894 | $3,258 |
| W-3 | $4,023 | $3,471 |
| W-4 | $4,167 | $3,777 |
| W-5 | $4,350 | $3,876 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,870 | $3,129 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $4,002 | $3,405 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $4,197 | $3,753 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $3,213 | $3,054 |
| O-2 | $3,753 | $3,126 |
| O-3 | $4,020 | $3,531 |
| O-4 | $4,410 | $3,855 |
| O-5 | $4,692 | $3,909 |
| O-6 | $4,731 | $3,999 |
| O-7 | $4,770 | $4,071 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About Fort Meade
Welcome to Fort George G. Meade, the nation’s center for information, intelligence, and cyber operations. Home to the U.S. Cyber Command, National Security Agency, Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Media Activity, Defense Courier Service, Environmental Protection Agency Science Center, Defense Information School, and the U.S. Army Field Band, Fort Meade has a diverse workforce. Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Fort Meade is a large base that supports the diverse military community with many resources. Check out our in-depth guide below to learn more about your new base.
Where Is Fort Meade?
Address: 902 Reece Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755
Base Operator: (301) 677-6261
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