Corpus Christi, TX BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Corpus Christi, Texas (MHA: TX275).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $1,644 | $1,278 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $1,644 | $1,278 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $1,644 | $1,278 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $1,644 | $1,278 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $1,788 | $1,413 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $2,217 | $1,662 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $2,310 | $1,734 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $2,412 | $1,878 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $2,553 | $2,001 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $2,238 | $1,680 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $2,352 | $1,875 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $2,478 | $2,019 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $2,583 | $2,235 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $2,718 | $2,331 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,328 | $1,785 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,457 | $1,974 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,604 | $2,211 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $1,845 | $1,494 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $2,214 | $1,743 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $2,475 | $2,061 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $2,757 | $2,310 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $2,964 | $2,364 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $2,988 | $2,454 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $3,006 | $2,496 |
Corpus Christi, TX — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $1,644 to $2,964 — a $1,320 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Corpus Christi, TX.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Corpus Christi, TX
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$234 / +15.1%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Corpus Christi vs. Nearby TX Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Corpus Christi ranks #5 — $681/mo less than Dallas.
About BAH in Corpus Christi, TX
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Corpus Christi, Texas reflects the local cost of rental housing in the TX275 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 Corpus Christi, the monthly BAH rate is $1,788, which comes to $21,456 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $1,413 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Corpus Christi
View Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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.
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