NELLIS AFB/LAS VEGAS, NV · MHA NV212 · effective January 1, 2026
Nellis AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Nellis AFB, which falls in the Nellis AFB/Las Vegas, NV housing area (NV212). An E-5 with dependents receives $2,070 per month here ($1,737 without dependents).
That is about 7% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 166 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,941/mo
$1,629 without
E-5 with dependents
$2,070/mo
$1,737 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,208/mo
$1,818 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,268/mo
$1,941 without
O-1 with dependents
$2,094/mo
$1,806 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,382/mo
$2,151 without
2026 BAH rates at Nellis 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 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-2 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-3 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-4 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-5 | $2,070 | $1,737 |
| E-6 | $2,208 | $1,818 |
| E-7 | $2,268 | $1,941 |
| E-8 | $2,337 | $2,103 |
| E-9 | $2,445 | $2,133 |
| W-1 | $2,223 | $1,908 |
| W-2 | $2,298 | $2,100 |
| W-3 | $2,385 | $2,139 |
| W-4 | $2,469 | $2,214 |
| W-5 | $2,577 | $2,283 |
| O-1E | $2,277 | $2,067 |
| O-2E | $2,370 | $2,127 |
| O-3E | $2,487 | $2,196 |
| O-1 | $2,094 | $1,806 |
| O-2 | $2,205 | $2,031 |
| O-3 | $2,382 | $2,151 |
| O-4 | $2,610 | $2,265 |
| O-5 | $2,775 | $2,301 |
| O-6 | $2,796 | $2,361 |
| O-7 | $2,814 | $2,400 |
| O-8 | $2,814 | $2,400 |
| O-9 | $2,814 | $2,400 |
| O-10 | $2,814 | $2,400 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Nellis AFB rate
Housing area NV212 covers 117 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 19% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,941 to $2,814 per month.
ZIP codes in NV212
89002, 89004, 89005, 89006, 89007, 89009, 89011, 89012, 89014, 89015, 89016, 89018, 89019, 89021, 89024, 89025, 89027, 89028, 89029, 89030, 89031, 89032, 89033, 89034, 89036, 89037, 89039, 89040, 89044, 89046, 89052, 89053, 89054, 89070, 89074, 89077, 89081, 89084, 89085, 89086, 89087, 89101, 89102, 89103, 89104, 89105, 89106, 89107, 89108, 89109, 89110, 89111, 89112, 89113, 89114, 89115, 89116, 89117, 89118, 89119 … and 57 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Nellis AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $2,070/month here — $24,840 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Nellis AFB | Nellis AFB/Las Vegas, NV | $2,070 |
| Offutt AFB | Omaha/Offutt AFB, NE | $2,085 |
| Hill AFB | Ogden/Hill AFB, UT | $2,118 |
| Fort Irwin | Barstow/Fort Irwin, CA | $2,001 |
| Naval Station Mayport | Jacksonville, FL | $2,181 |
What these rates mean at Nellis 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 Nellis 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 Nellis 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 Nellis AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Nellis AFB receives $2,070 per month in 2026, or $1,737 without dependents. Nellis AFB sits in the NELLIS AFB/LAS VEGAS, NV military housing area (NV212). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Nellis AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Nellis AFB pays $2,070 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 7% below the national mean, ranking 166 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Nellis 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 Nellis 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 NV212 (NELLIS AFB/LAS VEGAS, NV), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 89191). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.