EL PASO, TX · MHA TX279 · effective January 1, 2026
Fort Bliss BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Bliss, which falls in the El Paso, TX housing area (TX279). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,809 per month here ($1,437 without dependents).
That is about 19% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 220 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,665/mo
$1,302 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,809/mo
$1,437 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,148/mo
$1,611 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,172/mo
$1,668 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,857/mo
$1,518 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,202/mo
$2,022 without
2026 BAH rates at Fort Bliss — 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 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-2 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-3 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-4 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-5 | $1,809 | $1,437 |
| E-6 | $2,148 | $1,611 |
| E-7 | $2,172 | $1,668 |
| E-8 | $2,187 | $1,881 |
| E-9 | $2,241 | $1,977 |
| W-1 | $2,169 | $1,626 |
| W-2 | $2,178 | $1,878 |
| W-3 | $2,205 | $1,992 |
| W-4 | $2,256 | $2,148 |
| W-5 | $2,334 | $2,169 |
| O-1E | $2,175 | $1,806 |
| O-2E | $2,196 | $1,956 |
| O-3E | $2,268 | $2,142 |
| O-1 | $1,857 | $1,518 |
| O-2 | $2,145 | $1,764 |
| O-3 | $2,202 | $2,022 |
| O-4 | $2,352 | $2,157 |
| O-5 | $2,466 | $2,172 |
| O-6 | $2,484 | $2,178 |
| O-7 | $2,496 | $2,214 |
| O-8 | $2,496 | $2,214 |
| O-9 | $2,496 | $2,214 |
| O-10 | $2,496 | $2,214 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Fort Bliss rate
Housing area TX279 covers 144 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 26% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,665 to $2,496 per month.
ZIP codes in TX279
79821, 79835, 79836, 79838, 79849, 79853, 79901, 79902, 79903, 79904, 79905, 79906, 79907, 79908, 79910, 79911, 79912, 79913, 79914, 79915, 79916, 79917, 79918, 79920, 79922, 79923, 79924, 79925, 79926, 79927, 79928, 79929, 79930, 79931, 79932, 79934, 79935, 79936, 79937, 79938, 79940, 79941, 79942, 79943, 79944, 79945, 79946, 79947, 79948, 79949, 79950, 79951, 79952, 79953, 79954, 79955, 79958, 79960, 79961, 79968 … and 84 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Fort Bliss
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,809/month here — $21,708 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bliss | El Paso, TX | $1,809 |
| Fort Bragg | Fort Bragg/Pope, NC | $1,806 |
| Fort Campbell | Fort Campbell, KY | $1,815 |
| Robins AFB | Robins AFB, GA | $1,800 |
| Barksdale AFB | Shreveport/Barksdale AFB, LA | $1,845 |
What these rates mean at Fort Bliss
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 Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Fort Bliss receives $1,809 per month in 2026, or $1,437 without dependents. Fort Bliss sits in the EL PASO, TX military housing area (TX279). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Fort Bliss higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Bliss pays $1,809 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 19% below the national mean, ranking 220 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss 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 TX279 (EL PASO, TX), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 79916). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.