NSA Bethesda BAH Rates 2026

MHA: WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA

Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for NSA Bethesda. Rates are based on the WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA Military Housing Area.

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All NSA Bethesda 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 NSA Bethesda

Housing in the local community runs the spectrum from studios, furnished and unfurnished apartments, townhomes, house rentals and new home construction as well as resale--city, suburban, small town, rural. Those seeking a more metropolitan setting may choose to live in the District. Those seeking a rural setting may choose the farther reaches of Charles, Calvert or St. Mary's Counties in Maryland. Many choose to live in Alexandria, Virginia, or to commute from further south in Virginia. There are no mobile home lots on base. Where you chose to live is a highly personal matter and you need to take into consideration your needs and preferences as well as those of your family. We suggest you visit the area and drive around; talk to people already here. If you plan on a house hunting TAD/TDY,...

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