Vandenberg Sfb, CA BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Vandenberg Sfb, California (MHA: CA026).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $3,156 | $2,397 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $3,333 | $2,778 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $3,642 | $2,994 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $3,693 | $3,162 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $3,747 | $3,399 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $3,873 | $3,486 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $3,660 | $3,105 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $3,714 | $3,396 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $3,783 | $3,498 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $3,906 | $3,648 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $4,065 | $3,702 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,699 | $3,330 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,771 | $3,465 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,933 | $3,633 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $3,378 | $2,979 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $3,639 | $3,276 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $3,780 | $3,528 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $4,113 | $3,687 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $4,356 | $3,711 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $4,392 | $3,759 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $4,425 | $3,828 |
Vandenberg Sfb, CA — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $3,156 to $4,356 — a $1,200 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Vandenberg Sfb, CA.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Vandenberg Sfb, CA
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$1,236 / +58.9%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Vandenberg Sfb vs. Nearby CA Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Vandenberg Sfb ranks #5 — $1,794/mo less than San Francisco.
About BAH in Vandenberg Sfb, CA
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Vandenberg Sfb, California reflects the local cost of rental housing in the CA026 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 Vandenberg Sfb, the monthly BAH rate is $3,333, which comes to $39,996 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $2,778 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Vandenberg Sfb
View Vandenberg Sfb 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 Vandenberg Sfb 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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