TAMPA, FL · MHA FL066 · effective January 1, 2026
MacDill AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for MacDill AFB, which falls in the Tampa, FL housing area (FL066). An E-5 with dependents receives $2,709 per month here ($2,187 without dependents).
That is about 22% above the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 71 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$2,520/mo
$1,932 without
E-5 with dependents
$2,709/mo
$2,187 without
E-6 with dependents
$3,042/mo
$2,346 without
E-7 with dependents
$3,066/mo
$2,526 without
O-1 with dependents
$2,757/mo
$2,328 without
O-3 with dependents
$3,081/mo
$2,919 without
2026 BAH rates at MacDill 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 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-2 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-3 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-4 | $2,520 | $1,932 |
| E-5 | $2,709 | $2,187 |
| E-6 | $3,042 | $2,346 |
| E-7 | $3,066 | $2,526 |
| E-8 | $3,075 | $2,781 |
| E-9 | $3,123 | $2,874 |
| W-1 | $3,063 | $2,463 |
| W-2 | $3,072 | $2,778 |
| W-3 | $3,084 | $2,886 |
| W-4 | $3,141 | $3,039 |
| W-5 | $3,231 | $3,054 |
| O-1E | $3,069 | $2,706 |
| O-2E | $3,078 | $2,853 |
| O-3E | $3,156 | $3,036 |
| O-1 | $2,757 | $2,328 |
| O-2 | $3,039 | $2,649 |
| O-3 | $3,081 | $2,919 |
| O-4 | $3,255 | $3,042 |
| O-5 | $3,390 | $3,057 |
| O-6 | $3,417 | $3,060 |
| O-7 | $3,441 | $3,102 |
| O-8 | $3,441 | $3,102 |
| O-9 | $3,441 | $3,102 |
| O-10 | $3,441 | $3,102 |
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Which ZIP codes get the MacDill AFB rate
Housing area FL066 covers 265 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 24% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $2,520 to $3,441 per month.
ZIP codes in FL066
33503, 33508, 33509, 33510, 33511, 33523, 33524, 33525, 33526, 33527, 33530, 33534, 33537, 33539, 33540, 33541, 33542, 33543, 33544, 33545, 33547, 33548, 33549, 33550, 33556, 33558, 33559, 33563, 33564, 33565, 33566, 33567, 33568, 33569, 33570, 33571, 33572, 33573, 33574, 33575, 33576, 33578, 33579, 33583, 33584, 33586, 33587, 33592, 33593, 33594, 33595, 33596, 33598, 33601, 33602, 33603, 33604, 33605, 33606, 33607 … and 205 more
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Installations with similar BAH to MacDill AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $2,709/month here — $32,508 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| MacDill AFB | Tampa, FL | $2,709 |
| Joint Base Lewis-McChord | Tacoma, WA | $2,556 |
| Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | Anchorage, AK | $2,874 |
| Fort Meade | Fort G.G. Meade, MD | $2,901 |
| Marine Corps Base Quantico | Quantico/Woodbridge, VA | $2,955 |
What these rates mean at MacDill 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 MacDill 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 MacDill 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 MacDill AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to MacDill AFB receives $2,709 per month in 2026, or $2,187 without dependents. MacDill AFB sits in the TAMPA, FL military housing area (FL066). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at MacDill AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, MacDill AFB pays $2,709 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 22% above the national mean, ranking 71 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at MacDill 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 MacDill 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 FL066 (TAMPA, FL), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 33621). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.