With a VA loan — no down payment, no PMI — your monthly BAH can go toward a mortgage instead of a landlord's pocket. The median home near NAS Corpus Christi runs about $254,178.

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All NAS Corpus Christi BAH Rates by Pay Grade

Pay Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Enlisted
E-1	$1,644	$1,278
E-2	$1,644	$1,278
E-3	$1,644	$1,278
E-4	$1,644	$1,278
E-5	$1,788	$1,413
E-6	$2,217	$1,662
E-7	$2,310	$1,734
E-8	$2,412	$1,878
E-9	$2,553	$2,001
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,238	$1,680
W-2	$2,352	$1,875
W-3	$2,478	$2,019
W-4	$2,583	$2,235
W-5	$2,718	$2,331
Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E (Prior Enlisted)	$2,328	$1,785
O-2E (Prior Enlisted)	$2,457	$1,974
O-3E (Prior Enlisted)	$2,604	$2,211
Officer
O-1	$1,845	$1,494
O-2	$2,214	$1,743
O-3	$2,475	$2,061
O-4	$2,757	$2,310
O-5	$2,964	$2,364
O-6	$2,988	$2,454
O-7	$3,006	$2,496

Official 2026 BAH rates for the CORPUS CHRISTI, TX Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.

About NAS Corpus Christi

A laid-back coastal lifestyle awaits you at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Positioned right on the Gulf of Mexico, this South Texas gem is completely surrounded by water on the Encinal Peninsula and delivers endless year-round outdoor recreation under sun-drenched skies. From beaches to bays, there is plenty to explore for your family, friends, and even your furry companions!

5 Places Near NAS Corpus Christi That Are Military-Friendly

NAS Corpus Christi (NASCC) is full of military-friendly places to go visit and enjoy! For starters, right on the installation are the Gulf Winds Golf Course, the Bowling Center, and the Bayside Pool. Go off base to enjoy discounted military rates at the USS Lexington Museum and the Texas State Aquarium.

Gulf Winds Golf Course

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