EGLIN AFB, FL · MHA FL056 · effective January 1, 2026
Eglin AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Eglin AFB, which falls in the Eglin AFB, FL housing area (FL056). An E-5 with dependents receives $2,433 per month here ($2,157 without dependents).
That is about 9% above the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 101 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$2,340/mo
$2,007 without
E-5 with dependents
$2,433/mo
$2,157 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,526/mo
$2,250 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,841/mo
$2,340 without
O-1 with dependents
$2,451/mo
$2,244 without
O-3 with dependents
$3,399/mo
$2,592 without
2026 BAH rates at Eglin 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 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-2 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-3 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-4 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-5 | $2,433 | $2,157 |
| E-6 | $2,526 | $2,250 |
| E-7 | $2,841 | $2,340 |
| E-8 | $3,189 | $2,457 |
| E-9 | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| W-1 | $2,544 | $2,322 |
| W-2 | $2,985 | $2,454 |
| W-3 | $3,414 | $2,589 |
| W-4 | $3,456 | $2,604 |
| W-5 | $3,516 | $2,922 |
| O-1E | $2,910 | $2,430 |
| O-2E | $3,351 | $2,514 |
| O-3E | $3,468 | $2,601 |
| O-1 | $2,451 | $2,244 |
| O-2 | $2,523 | $2,406 |
| O-3 | $3,399 | $2,592 |
| O-4 | $3,528 | $2,865 |
| O-5 | $3,612 | $3,066 |
| O-6 | $3,642 | $3,393 |
| O-7 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
| O-8 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
| O-9 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
| O-10 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Eglin AFB rate
Housing area FL056 covers 26 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 13% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $2,340 to $3,669 per month.
ZIP codes in FL056
32422, 32433, 32434, 32435, 32439, 32459, 32531, 32536, 32537, 32538, 32539, 32540, 32541, 32542, 32544, 32547, 32548, 32549, 32550, 32564, 32567, 32569, 32578, 32579, 32580, 32588
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Installations with similar BAH to Eglin AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $2,433/month here — $29,196 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Eglin AFB | Eglin AFB, FL | $2,433 |
| Naval Station Norfolk | Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA | $2,430 |
| Fort Wainwright | Fairbanks, AK | $2,436 |
| Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton, WA | $2,364 |
| Fort Carson | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,358 |
What these rates mean at Eglin 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 Eglin 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 Eglin 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 Eglin AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Eglin AFB receives $2,433 per month in 2026, or $2,157 without dependents. Eglin AFB sits in the EGLIN AFB, FL military housing area (FL056). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Eglin AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Eglin AFB pays $2,433 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 9% above the national mean, ranking 101 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Eglin 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 Eglin 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.
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Source
Rates are the 2026 tables published by the Defense Travel Management Office for military housing area FL056 (EGLIN AFB, FL), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 32542). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.