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OHA Rates Turkey 2026
OCONUSOverseas Housing Allowance rent ceilings, utility allowance and MIHA for all 5 Turkish localities — effective September 1, 2026.
Localities
5
in the DTMO Turkey table
Utility allowance
TRY 6,349.00
$130.92 / month, with dependents
MIHA (misc.)
TRY 15,984.00
$329.59 one-time, on move-in
Effective
01 SEPTEMBER 2026
1 TRY = $0.02 (DTMO rate)
This page is the 2026 DTMO OHA table for Turkey: the monthly rent ceiling for every pay grade in all 5 localities (Incirlik AB, Izmir, Ankara), plus the utility allowance and MIHA, effective September 1, 2026. To see what OHA pays on a specific lease, with your rent measured against the ceiling in TRY and dollars, use the OHA calculator.
E-5 with dependents: rent reimbursed up to the ceiling shown, plus a flat utility allowance of TRY 6,349.00 ($130.92) per month.
Turkey OHA rent ceilings — E-5 with dependents
| Locality | Rent ceiling (TRY) | Rent ceiling (USD) | Rent + utility (USD/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adana (incl Incirlik AB) | TRY 24,304.00 | $501.15 | $632.07 |
| Ankara | TRY 81,785.00 | $1,686.41 | $1,817.33 |
| Istanbul | TRY 105,928.00 | $2,184.24 | $2,315.16 |
| Izmir | TRY 80,829.00 | $1,666.70 | $1,797.61 |
| Other | TRY 21,040.00 | $433.85 | $564.76 |
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 September 1, 2026; snapshot taken 2026-09-04. Verify any figure on the DTMO OHA Rate Lookup.
Highest rent ceilings · E-5 with dependents
- IstanbulTRY 105,928.00 · $2,184.24
- AnkaraTRY 81,785.00 · $1,686.41
- IzmirTRY 80,829.00 · $1,666.70
Lowest rent ceilings · E-5 with dependents
- OtherTRY 21,040.00 · $433.85
- Adana (incl Incirlik AB)TRY 24,304.00 · $501.15
- IzmirTRY 80,829.00 · $1,666.70
How OHA works in Turkey
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. Turkey pays TRY 6,349.00 ($130.92) 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 TRY 15,984.00 ($329.59) 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. Turkey OHA is set in TRY. DTMO converts it to dollars at an official exchange rate ($0.02 per TRY in the current table) that is revised on the 1st and 16th, so your LES amount changes even when the TRY 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 TRY and dollars — use the OHA calculator.
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FAQ
Turkey OHA — frequently asked questions
- What is the OHA rent ceiling in Turkey for 2026?
- It depends on the locality and your pay grade. Across the 5 Turkish localities in the current DTMO table (effective September 1, 2026), the E-5 with-dependents rent ceiling runs from TRY 21,040.00 ($433.85) in Other to TRY 105,928.00 ($2,184.24) in Istanbul. The table on this page shows every grade; the OHA calculator applies your actual rent.
- What is the OHA utility allowance in Turkey?
- TRY 6,349.00 ($130.92) per month with dependents, and 75% of that (TRY 4,761.75 ($98.19)) 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 Turkey?
- The MIHA (miscellaneous) move-in housing allowance for Turkey is TRY 15,984.00 ($329.59), 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 Turkey?
- 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 Turkey locality at those rates.
- How often do Turkey OHA rates change?
- Two ways. DTMO revises the TRY rent ceilings as new rental data is collected, and it revises the exchange rate used to convert TRY 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 September 1, 2026, exchange rate 0.0206 USD per TRY).
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REF: DoD FMR Vol. 7A, Ch. 26 (BAH & OHA), effective September 1, 2026
DTMO OHA rate tables — Turkey (01 SEPTEMBER 2026)
Results are estimates. Always verify with your finance office.