Altus Afb, OK BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Altus Afb, Oklahoma (MHA: OK235).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $1,173 | $948 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $1,173 | $948 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $1,173 | $948 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $1,173 | $948 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $1,254 | $1,032 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $1,563 | $1,170 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $1,662 | $1,248 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $1,767 | $1,326 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $1,917 | $1,437 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $1,581 | $1,188 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $1,704 | $1,320 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $1,836 | $1,440 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $1,947 | $1,581 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $2,088 | $1,686 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $1,680 | $1,260 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $1,818 | $1,386 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $1,971 | $1,554 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $1,299 | $1,086 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $1,560 | $1,251 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $1,833 | $1,449 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $2,130 | $1,662 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $2,343 | $1,758 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $2,358 | $1,815 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $2,373 | $1,845 |
Altus Afb, OK — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $1,173 to $2,343 — a $1,170 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Altus Afb, OK.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Altus Afb, OK
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$180 / +16.8%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Altus Afb vs. Nearby OK Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Altus Afb ranks #3 — $390/mo less than Oklahoma City.
About BAH in Altus Afb, OK
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Altus Afb, Oklahoma reflects the local cost of rental housing in the OK235 Military Housing Area. BAH rates are determined by surveying rental costs for various housing profiles in the area.
For an E-5 with dependents stationed in Altus Afb, the monthly BAH rate is $1,254, which comes to $15,048 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $1,032 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Altus Afb
View Altus Afb BAH rates broken down by specific pay grade: E-5 BAH rates, E-6 BAH rates, E-7 BAH rates, O-3 BAH rates, or browse all pay grades.
Using BAH Toward a VA Home Loan
Many service members in Altus Afb use their BAH to cover mortgage payments on a VA home loan. Use our BAH affordability tool to see what you can afford. Since BAH is non-taxable, it can stretch further than equivalent taxable income when qualifying for a mortgage.
Related Resources
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