NSA Mechanicsburg BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for NSA Mechanicsburg. Rates are based on the CARLISLE BARRACKS, PA Military Housing Area.
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All NSA Mechanicsburg BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,902 | $1,431 |
| E-2 | $1,902 | $1,431 |
| E-3 | $1,902 | $1,431 |
| E-4 | $1,902 | $1,431 |
| E-5 | $2,076 | $1,617 |
| E-6 | $2,376 | $1,779 |
| E-7 | $2,442 | $1,908 |
| E-8 | $2,514 | $2,142 |
| E-9 | $2,643 | $2,223 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,394 | $1,854 |
| W-2 | $2,469 | $2,139 |
| W-3 | $2,562 | $2,235 |
| W-4 | $2,673 | $2,385 |
| W-5 | $2,811 | $2,457 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,451 | $2,073 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,547 | $2,205 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,694 | $2,367 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,121 | $1,725 |
| O-2 | $2,373 | $2,022 |
| O-3 | $2,559 | $2,265 |
| O-4 | $2,853 | $2,439 |
| O-5 | $3,069 | $2,475 |
| O-6 | $3,093 | $2,538 |
| O-7 | $3,114 | $2,580 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the CARLISLE BARRACKS, PA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About NSA Mechanicsburg
Public/Private Venture (PPV) Privatized housing is also referred to as Public/Private Venture (PPV), a Partnership between the Navy and a private company. With PPV, the Navy can sign a legal agreement with a private company to renovate and construct family and unaccompanied housing quickly and affordably. Also, Navy policy is to rely first on PPV to improve both family and unaccompanied housing. With the present funding situation, PPV is the best way to ensure you still have the opportunity to reside in a high quality facilities. Benefits of Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) With privatized housing, military families and single sailors are getting more amenities with their BAH than ever before, and more than they can get in any other private housing community. You can find our partner&rsqu...
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