Eglin Afb, FL BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Eglin Afb, Florida (MHA: FL056).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $2,433 | $2,157 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $2,526 | $2,250 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $2,841 | $2,340 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $3,189 | $2,457 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $2,544 | $2,322 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $2,985 | $2,454 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $3,414 | $2,589 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $3,456 | $2,604 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $3,516 | $2,922 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,910 | $2,430 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,351 | $2,514 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,468 | $2,601 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $2,451 | $2,244 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $2,523 | $2,406 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $3,399 | $2,592 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $3,528 | $2,865 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $3,612 | $3,066 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $3,642 | $3,393 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $3,669 | $3,453 |
Eglin Afb, FL — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $2,340 to $3,612 — a $1,272 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Eglin Afb, FL.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Eglin Afb, FL
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$465 / +23.6%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Eglin Afb vs. Nearby FL Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Eglin Afb ranks #5 — $1,536/mo less than Florida Keys.
About BAH in Eglin Afb, FL
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Eglin Afb, Florida reflects the local cost of rental housing in the FL056 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 Eglin Afb, the monthly BAH rate is $2,433, which comes to $29,196 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $2,157 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Eglin Afb
View Eglin 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 Eglin 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.
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