Vandenberg AFB BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Vandenberg AFB. Rates are based on the VANDENBERG SFB, CA 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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| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-2 | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-3 | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-4 | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-5 | $3,333 | $2,778 |
| E-6 | $3,642 | $2,994 |
| E-7 | $3,693 | $3,162 |
| E-8 | $3,747 | $3,399 |
| E-9 | $3,873 | $3,486 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,660 | $3,105 |
| W-2 | $3,714 | $3,396 |
| W-3 | $3,783 | $3,498 |
| W-4 | $3,906 | $3,648 |
| W-5 | $4,065 | $3,702 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,699 | $3,330 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,771 | $3,465 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $3,933 | $3,633 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $3,378 | $2,979 |
| O-2 | $3,639 | $3,276 |
| O-3 | $3,780 | $3,528 |
| O-4 | $4,113 | $3,687 |
| O-5 | $4,356 | $3,711 |
| O-6 | $4,392 | $3,759 |
| O-7 | $4,425 | $3,828 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the VANDENBERG SFB, CA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About Vandenberg AFB
Welcome to Vandenberg Space Force Base, home to Space Launch Delta 30. Space Launch Delta 30 supports launch activities for the Air Force, Department of War, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, national programs, and some private industry contractors. The base, located on the central coast of California in Santa Barbara County, covers more than 98,000 acres and about 44 miles of the Pacific coastline. Almost 4,000 people live on base, and over 15,000 servicemen and civilians work here.
Where Is Vandenberg Space Force Base?
Address: 747 Nebraska Ave., Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437
Base Operator: (805) 606-1110
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