Texas (TX) BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 17 military duty stations in Texas. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $1,781/mo.
TX Duty Station BAH Comparison — E-5
E-5 with dependents rates across Texas stations. Highest: $2,469 (Dallas). Lowest: $1,695 (Fort Hood). Average: $1,970/mo.
Abilene/Dyess Afb, TX
MHA: TX270
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,554
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,253
Austin, TX
MHA: TX272
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,241
O-3 w/ Dep
$3,447
Beaumont, TX
MHA: TX273
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,518
O-3 w/ Dep
$1,956
Brownsville, TX
MHA: TX281
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,503
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,169
College Station, TX
MHA: TX274
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,758
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,685
Corpus Christi, TX
MHA: TX275
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,788
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,475
Dallas, TX
MHA: TX277
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,469
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,847
El Paso, TX
MHA: TX279
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,809
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,202
Fort Hood, TX
MHA: TX286
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,695
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,340
Fort Worth, TX
MHA: TX356
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,118
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,460
Goodfellow Afb, TX
MHA: TX284
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,578
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,193
Houston, TX
MHA: TX282
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,193
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,700
Laughlin Afb/Del Rio, TX
MHA: TX278
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,470
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,121
Lubbock, TX
MHA: TX283
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,476
O-3 w/ Dep
$1,983
San Antonio, TX
MHA: TX285
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,869
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,127
Waco, TX
MHA: TX415
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,755
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,379
Wichita Fls/Sheppard Afb, TX
MHA: TX288
E-5 w/ Dep
$1,491
O-3 w/ Dep
$2,325
About BAH in Texas
Texas has 17 Military Housing Areas with BAH rates that reflect local rental costs. Rates vary significantly across the state based on the cost of living in each area. The Department of Defense calculates BAH using median rental data collected from each housing area, ensuring that service members receive allowances aligned with actual housing costs in their duty station location.
The highest E-5 with dependents BAH rate in Texas is $2,469/mo and the lowest is $1,470/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across Texas's military installations.
How Texas BAH Rates Are Determined
BAH rates in Texas are based on annual surveys of local rental markets conducted by the Department of Defense. These surveys measure median housing costs including rent, utilities, and renter's insurance for various housing profiles. Each Military Housing Area (MHA) in Texas receives rates tailored to its specific cost of living, which is why rates can differ significantly between duty stations even within the same state. Service members stationed in Texas should use our calculator to find the exact rate for their specific pay grade and dependency status.
Related Resources
- BAH rates by pay grade — Compare rates across all ranks
- Historical BAH rates — See how Texas rates changed over time
- Compare duty stations — Side-by-side BAH comparison
- BAH affordability tool — What can you afford?