MINOT AFB, ND · MHA ND191 · effective January 1, 2026
Minot AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Minot AFB, which falls in the Minot AFB, ND housing area (ND191). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,548 per month here ($1,260 without dependents).
That is about 30% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 273 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,428/mo
$1,206 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,548/mo
$1,260 without
E-6 with dependents
$1,980/mo
$1,485 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,052/mo
$1,539 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,605/mo
$1,302 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,175/mo
$1,824 without
2026 BAH rates at Minot 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 | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-2 | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-3 | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-4 | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-5 | $1,548 | $1,260 |
| E-6 | $1,980 | $1,485 |
| E-7 | $2,052 | $1,539 |
| E-8 | $2,127 | $1,638 |
| E-9 | $2,229 | $1,764 |
| W-1 | $2,001 | $1,503 |
| W-2 | $2,082 | $1,635 |
| W-3 | $2,178 | $1,782 |
| W-4 | $2,247 | $1,995 |
| W-5 | $2,343 | $2,067 |
| O-1E | $2,064 | $1,548 |
| O-2E | $2,163 | $1,737 |
| O-3E | $2,262 | $1,974 |
| O-1 | $1,605 | $1,302 |
| O-2 | $1,977 | $1,542 |
| O-3 | $2,175 | $1,824 |
| O-4 | $2,367 | $2,049 |
| O-5 | $2,508 | $2,088 |
| O-6 | $2,526 | $2,154 |
| O-7 | $2,541 | $2,190 |
| O-8 | $2,541 | $2,190 |
| O-9 | $2,541 | $2,190 |
| O-10 | $2,541 | $2,190 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Minot AFB rate
Housing area ND191 covers 21 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 23% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,428 to $2,541 per month.
ZIP codes in ND191
58701, 58702, 58703, 58704, 58705, 58707, 58718, 58722, 58725, 58733, 58734, 58735, 58740, 58746, 58756, 58761, 58779, 58781, 58782, 58785, 58787
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Installations with similar BAH to Minot AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,548/month here — $18,576 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Minot AFB | Minot AFB, ND | $1,548 |
| Scott AFB | Scott AFB, IL | $1,542 |
| Camp Lejeune | Camp Lejeune, NC | $1,584 |
| Whiteman AFB | Whiteman AFB, MO | $1,611 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $1,479 |
What these rates mean at Minot 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 Minot 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 Minot 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 Minot AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Minot AFB receives $1,548 per month in 2026, or $1,260 without dependents. Minot AFB sits in the MINOT AFB, ND military housing area (ND191). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Minot AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Minot AFB pays $1,548 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 30% below the national mean, ranking 273 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Minot 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 Minot 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 ND191 (MINOT AFB, ND), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 58705). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.