DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, AZ · MHA AZ015 · effective January 1, 2026
Davis-Monthan AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Davis-Monthan AFB, which falls in the Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ housing area (AZ015). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,905 per month here ($1,428 without dependents).
That is about 14% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 195 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,695/mo
$1,272 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,905/mo
$1,428 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,121/mo
$1,587 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,145/mo
$1,701 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,938/mo
$1,482 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,199/mo
$2,037 without
2026 BAH rates at Davis-Monthan AFB — all pay grades
Monthly, tax-free. O-1E/O-2E/O-3E are officers with prior enlisted service.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-2 | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-3 | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-4 | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-5 | $1,905 | $1,428 |
| E-6 | $2,121 | $1,587 |
| E-7 | $2,145 | $1,701 |
| E-8 | $2,178 | $1,953 |
| E-9 | $2,253 | $2,007 |
| W-1 | $2,136 | $1,632 |
| W-2 | $2,157 | $1,950 |
| W-3 | $2,202 | $2,019 |
| W-4 | $2,274 | $2,118 |
| W-5 | $2,373 | $2,151 |
| O-1E | $2,148 | $1,902 |
| O-2E | $2,190 | $1,995 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $2,109 |
| O-1 | $1,938 | $1,482 |
| O-2 | $2,118 | $1,839 |
| O-3 | $2,199 | $2,037 |
| O-4 | $2,400 | $2,139 |
| O-5 | $2,550 | $2,154 |
| O-6 | $2,568 | $2,175 |
| O-7 | $2,583 | $2,211 |
| O-8 | $2,583 | $2,211 |
| O-9 | $2,583 | $2,211 |
| O-10 | $2,583 | $2,211 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Davis-Monthan AFB rate
Housing area AZ015 covers 69 ZIP codes. If your duty station falls in any of them you receive the rates on this page, whatever your home address. At this location the with-dependents rate runs 33% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,695 to $2,583 per month.
ZIP codes in AZ015
85321, 85341, 85601, 85614, 85619, 85622, 85629, 85633, 85634, 85639, 85641, 85645, 85652, 85653, 85654, 85658, 85701, 85702, 85703, 85704, 85705, 85706, 85707, 85708, 85709, 85710, 85711, 85712, 85713, 85714, 85715, 85716, 85717, 85718, 85719, 85721, 85723, 85724, 85725, 85726, 85728, 85730, 85731, 85732, 85733, 85734, 85735, 85736, 85737, 85738, 85739, 85740, 85741, 85742, 85743, 85744, 85745, 85746, 85747, 85748 … and 9 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Davis-Monthan AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,905/month here — $22,860 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Davis-Monthan AFB | Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ | $1,905 |
| Fort Gordon | Fort Gordon / Augusta, GA | $1,890 |
| Fort Jackson | Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC | $1,878 |
| Joint Base San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $1,869 |
| Naval Air Station Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | $1,863 |
What these rates mean at Davis-Monthan AFB
Your BAH is fixed by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status — not by your actual rent or where in the area you choose to live. Everyone assigned to Davis-Monthan AFB at the same grade and dependency status receives the identical amount, so housing cheaper than your allowance leaves money in your pocket, and anything above it comes out of your own.
Rates are re-set every January from fresh local rental surveys. Individual rate protection means your BAH will not fall while you stay at Davis-Monthan AFB in the same grade with the same dependency status, even if the published rate for the area drops.
To see BAH alongside basic pay and BAS for your total monthly compensation, use the military pay calculator, or check basic pay by rank on the 2026 military pay chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH rate at Davis-Monthan AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Davis-Monthan AFB receives $1,905 per month in 2026, or $1,428 without dependents. Davis-Monthan AFB sits in the DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, AZ military housing area (AZ015). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Davis-Monthan AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Davis-Monthan AFB pays $1,905 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 14% below the national mean, ranking 195 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Davis-Monthan AFB depend on where I actually live?
No. Your BAH is set by your duty-station ZIP code, not your home address, so everyone assigned to Davis-Monthan AFB at the same grade and dependency status receives the same rate. If you rent for less than your BAH you keep the difference; if you spend more, you cover it.
BAH rates at other installations
Source
Rates are the 2026 tables published by the Defense Travel Management Office for military housing area AZ015 (DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, AZ), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 85707). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.