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BAH Rates MCLB Albany 2026
GAAlbany, GA (MHA GA072) housing allowance for every pay grade, with and without dependents — effective January 1, 2026.
E-5 with dependents
$1,371.00
per month · $1,242.00 without dependents
O-3 with dependents
$1,905.00
$1,515.00 without dependents
Change from 2025
+2.9%
E-5 with dependents, $1,332.00 → $1,371.00
Housing area
GA072
Albany, GA · zip 31704
This page is the 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing table for MCLB Albany, Georgia: every pay grade from E-1 to O-10, with and without dependents, as published by DTMO for the Albany, GA housing area and effective January 1, 2026. The last column shows how each rate moved from 2025. To compare MCLB Albany with other duty stations, or to see what a lease leaves in your pocket, use the BAH calculator; if you are moving mid-month, the prorated BAH calculator splits the old and new rate across the paycheck.
MCLB Albany BAH 2026 — every pay grade
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents | 2025 (with dep.) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,326.00 | $1,197.00 | $1,296.00 | +2.3% |
| E-2 | $1,326.00 | $1,197.00 | $1,296.00 | +2.3% |
| E-3 | $1,326.00 | $1,197.00 | $1,296.00 | +2.3% |
| E-4 | $1,326.00 | $1,197.00 | $1,296.00 | +2.3% |
| E-5 | $1,371.00 | $1,242.00 | $1,332.00 | +2.9% |
| E-6 | $1,539.00 | $1,284.00 | $1,452.00 | +6.0% |
| E-7 | $1,671.00 | $1,329.00 | $1,596.00 | +4.7% |
| E-8 | $1,815.00 | $1,410.00 | $1,755.00 | +3.4% |
| E-9 | $2,010.00 | $1,509.00 | $1,956.00 | +2.8% |
| W-1 | $1,557.00 | $1,326.00 | $1,467.00 | +6.1% |
| W-2 | $1,731.00 | $1,407.00 | $1,662.00 | +4.2% |
| W-3 | $1,911.00 | $1,512.00 | $1,857.00 | +2.9% |
| W-4 | $2,046.00 | $1,563.00 | $1,995.00 | +2.6% |
| W-5 | $2,217.00 | $1,707.00 | $2,160.00 | +2.6% |
| O-1E | $1,695.00 | $1,368.00 | $1,620.00 | +4.6% |
| O-2E | $1,884.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,830.00 | +3.0% |
| O-3E | $2,073.00 | $1,554.00 | $2,016.00 | +2.8% |
| O-1 | $1,401.00 | $1,281.00 | $1,356.00 | +3.3% |
| O-2 | $1,536.00 | $1,362.00 | $1,449.00 | +6.0% |
| O-3 | $1,905.00 | $1,515.00 | $1,851.00 | +2.9% |
| O-4 | $2,271.00 | $1,704.00 | $2,217.00 | +2.4% |
| O-5 | $2,532.00 | $1,899.00 | $2,469.00 | +2.6% |
| O-6 | $2,550.00 | $1,914.00 | $2,490.00 | +2.4% |
| O-7 and above | $2,568.00 | $1,926.00 | $2,508.00 | +2.4% |
Source: Official DTMO 2026 BAH Rate Tables, effective January 1, 2026. DTMO publishes one rate for O-7 through O-10. All rates verified from official DTMO 2026 BAH Rate Excel spreadsheet downloaded from travel.dod.mil. Last verified: 2026-03-22. Verify your exact rate on the official DTMO BAH lookup.
How BAH works at MCLB Albany
Your duty station sets the rate, not your address. BAH is paid for the Military Housing Area of the installation on your orders. MCLB Albany falls in MHA GA072, Albany, GA. Renting in a cheaper zip nearby does not lower it and a pricier one does not raise it.
With dependents is one rate; without is another. At E-5 the gap at MCLB Albany is $129.00 a month. Dependency status is what is on your record, so a change (marriage, a child, a divorce) changes the column you are paid from.
Rates are reset every January and protected on the way down. DoD sets each MHA from local rental-market data, publishes in December and pays the new table from January 1 (the 2026 average increase across all areas was 4.2%). If the published rate for Albany, GA ever falls, individual rate protection keeps members already at the station on the higher rate as long as they stay (DoD FMR Vol 7A, Ch 26).
BAH is tax-free and yours to keep. Off base you receive the full rate and keep what you do not spend on rent and utilities. In government or privatized housing the allowance goes to the housing provider. While you are still house-hunting after a PCS, the TLE calculator covers temporary lodging and the DLA calculator shows the one-time move-in allowance for your grade.
BAH rates elsewhere in Georgia
E-5 with dependents shown.
FAQ
MCLB Albany BAH — frequently asked questions
- What is the 2026 BAH for an E-5 at MCLB Albany?
- $1,371.00 per month with dependents and $1,242.00 without, effective January 1, 2026. MCLB Albany sits in the Albany, GA Military Housing Area (MHA GA072); the full table on this page lists every grade from E-1 ($1,326.00 with dependents) to O-7 and above ($2,568.00).
- What is the 2026 BAH for an O-3 at MCLB Albany?
- $1,905.00 per month with dependents and $1,515.00 without. Officer rates at MCLB Albany run from $1,401.00 for an O-1 with dependents to $2,568.00 at O-7 and above; prior-enlisted officers (O-1E to O-3E) have their own rows in the table.
- Did BAH at MCLB Albany go up in 2026?
- Yes. The E-5 with-dependents rate moved from $1,332.00 in 2025 to $1,371.00 in 2026 (+2.9%). The table on this page shows the 2025 to 2026 change for every grade. Across all locations the average 2026 increase was 4.2%. If a rate ever drops, individual rate protection means members already at the station keep the higher rate as long as they stay (DoD FMR Vol 7A, Ch 26).
- Does my BAH at MCLB Albany depend on my zip code?
- Yes. BAH is paid for the Military Housing Area of your duty station, not where you choose to live. MCLB Albany's duty-station zip (31704) falls in MHA GA072, Albany, GA. Living in a cheaper zip nearby does not lower your rate; living in a pricier one does not raise it. Confirm your exact rate on the official DTMO BAH lookup.
- Is BAH at MCLB Albany taxable, and do I keep what I do not spend?
- BAH is not taxable income. If you live off base you receive the full Albany, GA rate for your grade and dependency status and keep whatever you do not spend on rent and utilities; if you live in government or privatized housing the allowance goes to the housing provider. Members without dependents receive the without-dependents column, which at MCLB Albany is $1,242.00 at E-5.
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REF: DoD FMR Vol 7A, Ch 26 · 37 U.S.C. § 403, effective January 1, 2026
Official DTMO 2026 BAH Rate Tables — Albany, GA (MHA GA072)
Results are estimates. Always verify with your finance office.