MacDill AFB BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for MacDill AFB. Rates are based on the TAMPA, FL 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 MacDill AFB →All MacDill AFB BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-2 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-3 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-4 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-5 | $2,709 | $2,187 |
| E-6 | $3,042 | $2,346 |
| E-7 | $3,066 | $2,526 |
| E-8 | $3,075 | $2,781 |
| E-9 | $3,123 | $2,874 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,063 | $2,463 |
| W-2 | $3,072 | $2,778 |
| W-3 | $3,084 | $2,886 |
| W-4 | $3,141 | $3,039 |
| W-5 | $3,231 | $3,054 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,069 | $2,706 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,078 | $2,853 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,156 | $3,036 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,757 | $2,328 |
| O-2 | $3,039 | $2,649 |
| O-3 | $3,081 | $2,919 |
| O-4 | $3,255 | $3,042 |
| O-5 | $3,390 | $3,057 |
| O-6 | $3,417 | $3,060 |
| O-7 | $3,441 | $3,102 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the TAMPA, FL Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About MacDill AFB
MacDill AFB is located on the southwestern tip of the Interbay Peninsula in Hillsborough County, just 4 miles away from downtown Tampa. This dreamy beach location offers so much, from thriving nightlife to family-friendly and fur-friendly adventures on the water. You will always be close to your next adventure here! Check out our list below of our favorite places to eat and visit.
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