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OHA Rates Bahrain 2026
OCONUSOverseas Housing Allowance rent ceilings, utility allowance and MIHA for Bahrain — effective July 16, 2026.
Localities
1
in the DTMO Bahrain table
Utility allowance
BHD 374.00
$991.78 / month, with dependents
MIHA (misc.)
BHD 129.00
$342.08 one-time, on move-in
Effective
16 JULY 2026
1 BHD = $2.65 (DTMO rate)
This page is the 2026 DTMO OHA table for Bahrain: the monthly rent ceiling for every pay grade in its locality (NSA Bahrain), plus the utility allowance and MIHA, effective July 16, 2026. To see what OHA pays on a specific lease, with your rent measured against the ceiling in BHD and dollars, use the OHA calculator.
E-5 with dependents: rent reimbursed up to the ceiling shown, plus a flat utility allowance of BHD 374.00 ($991.78) per month.
Bahrain OHA rent ceilings — E-5 with dependents
| Locality | Rent ceiling (BHD) | Rent ceiling (USD) | Rent + utility (USD/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | BHD 782.00 | $2,073.72 | $3,065.50 |
Source: DTMO Overseas Housing Allowance rate tables (per-country workbooks, "current" sheet) with full-precision exchange rates from Appendix K Part II. Members without dependents: rental ceiling x90%, utility/recurring maintenance x75%, MIHA unreduced. Table effective July 16, 2026; snapshot taken 2026-09-04. Verify any figure on the DTMO OHA Rate Lookup.
How OHA works in Bahrain
The rent ceiling is a cap, not a payment. OHA reimburses the rent you actually pay, up to the ceiling for your locality and grade. If your lease is below the ceiling you receive your rent; if it is above, you pay the difference out of pocket. That is the key difference from stateside BAH, where the full rate is paid regardless of rent.
The utility allowance is flat. Bahrain pays BHD 374.00 ($991.78) per month with dependents for utilities and recurring maintenance, and 75% of that without dependents. It is paid whether your bills are higher or lower, so efficient housing puts money in your pocket.
MIHA covers move-in costs. The miscellaneous MIHA of BHD 129.00 ($342.08) is paid once when you move into private rental housing and is not reduced for members without dependents. Receipt-based MIHA rent and MIHA security payments are separate and handled by the housing office.
Dollar amounts move twice a month. Bahrain OHA is set in BHD. DTMO converts it to dollars at an official exchange rate ($2.65 per BHD in the current table) that is revised on the 1st and 16th, so your LES amount changes even when the BHD ceiling does not. This page is regenerated from the DTMO tables on the same schedule.
While you are still house-hunting, the TLA calculator covers temporary lodging on arrival, and overseas COLA starts the day you report. For the exact OHA on a specific lease — your rent against the ceiling, in BHD and dollars — use the OHA calculator.
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FAQ
Bahrain OHA — frequently asked questions
- What is the OHA rent ceiling in Bahrain for 2026?
- Bahrain has a single OHA locality in the current DTMO table (effective July 16, 2026). For an E-5 with dependents the monthly rent ceiling is BHD 782.00 ($2,073.72); the table on this page shows every pay grade, and the OHA calculator applies your actual rent.
- What is the OHA utility allowance in Bahrain?
- BHD 374.00 ($991.78) per month with dependents, and 75% of that (BHD 280.50 ($743.83)) for a member without dependents. The utility and recurring-maintenance allowance is paid flat on top of your rent, so if your actual utilities cost less you keep the difference — unlike the rent portion, which only reimburses what you actually pay up to the ceiling.
- How much is MIHA in Bahrain?
- The MIHA (miscellaneous) move-in housing allowance for Bahrain is BHD 129.00 ($342.08), paid once when you move into private rental housing. It is not reduced for members without dependents. MIHA rent and MIHA security are separate, receipt-based payments handled by your housing office.
- Do members without dependents get less OHA in Bahrain?
- Yes. A member without dependents receives 90% of the with-dependents rent ceiling and 75% of the utility allowance; MIHA is paid in full. Toggle "without dependents" on this page to see every Bahrain locality at those rates.
- How often do Bahrain OHA rates change?
- Two ways. DTMO revises the BHD rent ceilings as new rental data is collected, and it revises the exchange rate used to convert BHD to dollars on the 1st and 16th of each month. This page is rebuilt automatically from the DTMO tables on that same schedule (current table effective July 16, 2026, exchange rate 2.6518 USD per BHD).
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REF: DoD FMR Vol. 7A, Ch. 26 (BAH & OHA), effective July 16, 2026
DTMO OHA rate tables — Bahrain (16 JULY 2026)
Results are estimates. Always verify with your finance office.