NAWS China Lake BAH Rates 2026

MHA: CHINA LAKE, CA

Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for NAWS China Lake. Rates are based on the CHINA LAKE, CA Military Housing Area.

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All NAWS China Lake BAH Rates by Pay Grade

Pay Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Enlisted
E-1	$1,524	$1,344
E-2	$1,524	$1,344
E-3	$1,524	$1,344
E-4	$1,524	$1,344
E-5	$1,563	$1,428
E-6	$1,767	$1,485
E-7	$1,905	$1,530
E-8	$2,058	$1,611
E-9	$2,238	$1,680
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,785	$1,527
W-2	$1,968	$1,608
W-3	$2,157	$1,683
W-4	$2,268	$1,794
W-5	$2,403	$1,941
Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E (Prior Enlisted)	$1,932	$1,560
O-2E (Prior Enlisted)	$2,130	$1,650
O-3E (Prior Enlisted)	$2,289	$1,755
Officer
O-1	$1,596	$1,482
O-2	$1,764	$1,554
O-3	$2,154	$1,689
O-4	$2,445	$1,911
O-5	$2,658	$1,995
O-6	$2,676	$2,136
O-7	$2,694	$2,172

Official 2026 BAH rates for the CHINA LAKE, CA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.

About NAWS China Lake

Housing Referral Office-(HRO) -- The HRO is your contact for any problems you may encounter such as discrimination complaints, tenant/landlord disputes, or any questions or problems about off-base housing is the HRO. The HRO will provide you a list of rentals with corresponding locator maps and give you information regarding the communities in which the rentals are located. All renters should carry renters insurance against fire, theft and other damages. The property owner's insurance will cover the property but not the renters personal property. Ask about the Rental Partnership Program if planning to rent an apartment. Transfer coverage after you arrive. Rental Partnership Program -- In order to help China Lake employees acquire housing in the community, the Family Housing Office has esta...

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