Tri-Command BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Tri-Command. Rates are based on the BEAUFORT/PARRIS ISLAND, SC 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 Tri-Command →All Tri-Command BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-2 | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-3 | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-4 | $2,319 | $1,875 |
| E-5 | $2,403 | $2,103 |
| E-6 | $2,811 | $2,235 |
| E-7 | $2,835 | $2,319 |
| E-8 | $2,844 | $2,490 |
| E-9 | $2,949 | $2,607 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,832 | $2,304 |
| W-2 | $2,841 | $2,487 |
| W-3 | $2,859 | $2,622 |
| W-4 | $2,982 | $2,808 |
| W-5 | $3,141 | $2,829 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,838 | $2,400 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,850 | $2,580 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,009 | $2,805 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,457 | $2,232 |
| O-2 | $2,808 | $2,379 |
| O-3 | $2,856 | $2,661 |
| O-4 | $3,192 | $2,817 |
| O-5 | $3,438 | $2,832 |
| O-6 | $3,465 | $2,835 |
| O-7 | $3,489 | $2,883 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the BEAUFORT/PARRIS ISLAND, SC Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
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