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OHA Rates Puerto Rico 2026
OCONUSOverseas Housing Allowance rent ceilings, utility allowance and MIHA for all 18 Puerto Rico localities — effective July 1, 2026.
Localities
18
in the DTMO Puerto Rico table
Utility allowance
$1,223.00
per month, with dependents
MIHA (misc.)
$1,406.00
one-time, on move-in
Effective
01 JULY 2026
paid in US dollars
This page is the 2026 DTMO OHA table for Puerto Rico: the monthly rent ceiling for every pay grade in all 18 localities (Fort Buchanan, CG Air Station Borinquen, Camp Santiago), plus the utility allowance and MIHA, effective July 1, 2026. To see what OHA pays on a specific lease, with your rent measured against the ceiling, use the OHA calculator.
E-5 with dependents: rent reimbursed up to the ceiling shown, plus a flat utility allowance of $1,223.00 per month.
Puerto Rico OHA rent ceilings — E-5 with dependents
| Locality | Rent ceiling | Rent + utility (USD/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla (incl Cg As Borinquen) | $2,900.00 | $4,123.00 |
| Arecibo | $1,800.00 | $3,023.00 |
| Caguas | $1,900.00 | $3,123.00 |
| Cayey | $1,900.00 | $3,123.00 |
| Ceibas | $1,875.00 | $3,098.00 |
| Fajardo | $1,950.00 | $3,173.00 |
| Guayama | $1,700.00 | $2,923.00 |
| Guaynabo | $2,200.00 | $3,423.00 |
| Humacao | $1,950.00 | $3,173.00 |
| Isabela | $1,800.00 | $3,023.00 |
| Luquillo | $2,006.00 | $3,229.00 |
| Mayaguez | $2,163.00 | $3,386.00 |
| Other | $1,875.00 | $3,098.00 |
| Ponce (incl Ft Allen & Camp Santiago) | $1,800.00 | $3,023.00 |
| Roosevelt Roads | $2,000.00 | $3,223.00 |
| Sabana Seca | $1,900.00 | $3,123.00 |
| San Juan (incl Bayamon, Carolina, And Fort Buchanan) | $2,222.00 | $3,445.00 |
| Vega Baja | $2,000.00 | $3,223.00 |
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 1, 2026; snapshot taken 2026-09-04. Verify any figure on the DTMO OHA Rate Lookup.
Highest rent ceilings · E-5 with dependents
- Aguadilla (incl Cg As Borinquen)$2,900.00
- San Juan (incl Bayamon, Carolina, And Fort Buchanan)$2,222.00
- Guaynabo$2,200.00
Lowest rent ceilings · E-5 with dependents
- Guayama$1,700.00
- Ponce (incl Ft Allen & Camp Santiago)$1,800.00
- Isabela$1,800.00
How OHA works in Puerto Rico
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. Puerto Rico pays $1,223.00 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 $1,406.00 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.
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 dollars — use the OHA calculator.
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FAQ
Puerto Rico OHA — frequently asked questions
- What is the OHA rent ceiling in Puerto Rico for 2026?
- It depends on the locality and your pay grade. Across the 18 Puerto Rico localities in the current DTMO table (effective July 1, 2026), the E-5 with-dependents rent ceiling runs from $1,700.00 in Guayama to $2,900.00 in Aguadilla (incl Cg As Borinquen). The table on this page shows every grade; the OHA calculator applies your actual rent.
- What is the OHA utility allowance in Puerto Rico?
- $1,223.00 per month with dependents, and 75% of that ($917.25) 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 Puerto Rico?
- The MIHA (miscellaneous) move-in housing allowance for Puerto Rico is $1,406.00, 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 Puerto Rico?
- 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 Puerto Rico locality at those rates.
- How often do Puerto Rico OHA rates change?
- Puerto Rico OHA is paid in US dollars, so there is no exchange-rate adjustment; DTMO revises the rent ceilings as new rental data is collected. This page is rebuilt automatically from the DTMO tables on the 1st and 16th of each month (current table effective July 1, 2026).
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REF: DoD FMR Vol. 7A, Ch. 26 (BAH & OHA), effective July 1, 2026
DTMO OHA rate tables — Puerto Rico (01 JULY 2026)
Results are estimates. Always verify with your finance office.