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OHA Rates United Kingdom 2026
OCONUSOverseas Housing Allowance rent ceilings, utility allowance and MIHA for all 27 UK localities — effective July 16, 2026.
Localities
27
in the DTMO United Kingdom table
Utility allowance
£831.00
$1,147.95 / month, with dependents
MIHA (misc.)
£502.00
$693.47 one-time, on move-in
Effective
16 JULY 2026
1 GBP = $1.38 (DTMO rate)
E-5 with dependents: rent reimbursed up to the ceiling shown, plus a flat utility allowance of £831.00 ($1,147.95) per month.
United Kingdom OHA rent ceilings — E-5 with dependents
| Locality | Rent ceiling (GBP) | Rent ceiling (USD) | Rent + utility (USD/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alconbury (E) | £1,550.00 | $2,141.18 | $3,289.13 |
| Aldermaston (E) | £1,622.00 | $2,240.64 | $3,388.59 |
| Bath (E) | £1,500.00 | $2,072.11 | $3,220.06 |
| Cambridge (E) | £1,944.00 | $2,685.45 | $3,833.40 |
| Cheltenham (E) | £1,695.00 | $2,341.48 | $3,489.43 |
| Fairford (E) | £1,972.00 | $2,724.13 | $3,872.08 |
| Harrogate/Menwith Hill (E) | £1,667.00 | $2,302.80 | $3,450.75 |
| Helston (E) | £1,050.00 | $1,450.48 | $2,598.43 |
| High Wycombe/Daws Hill (E) | £1,900.00 | $2,624.67 | $3,772.62 |
| Lakenheath/Mildenhall (E) | £1,685.00 | $2,327.67 | $3,475.62 |
| London (E) | £3,222.00 | $4,450.89 | $5,598.84 |
| Other England | £1,940.00 | $2,679.93 | $3,827.88 |
| Oxford (E) | £2,700.00 | $3,729.80 | $4,877.75 |
| Plymouth (E) | £1,350.00 | $1,864.90 | $3,012.85 |
| Portland (E) | £1,350.00 | $1,864.90 | $3,012.85 |
| Portsmouth (E) | £1,333.00 | $1,841.41 | $2,989.36 |
| RAF Croughton (E) | £2,079.00 | $2,871.94 | $4,019.89 |
| RAF Digby (E) | £1,450.00 | $2,003.04 | $3,150.99 |
| Rochester (E) | £828.00 | $1,143.80 | $2,291.75 |
| Salisbury/Wilton MOD Housing (E) 16, | £728.00 | $1,005.66 | $2,153.61 |
| Salisbury/Wilton Non-MOD Housing (E) | £1,260.00 | $1,740.57 | $2,888.52 |
| Scotland | £2,292.00 | $3,166.18 | $4,314.13 |
| St Mawgan MOD Housing (E) 17, | £700.00 | $966.98 | $2,114.93 |
| St Mawgan Non-MOD Housing (E) | £915.00 | $1,263.99 | $2,411.94 |
| Wales | £1,050.00 | $1,450.48 | $2,598.43 |
| Welford (E) | £1,600.00 | $2,210.25 | $3,358.20 |
| Yeovilton (E) | £1,200.00 | $1,657.69 | $2,805.64 |
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 2026-08-16. Verify any figure on the DTMO OHA Rate Lookup.
Highest rent ceilings · E-5 with dependents
- London (E)£3,222.00 · $4,450.89
- Oxford (E)£2,700.00 · $3,729.80
- Scotland£2,292.00 · $3,166.18
Lowest rent ceilings · E-5 with dependents
- St Mawgan MOD Housing (E) 17,£700.00 · $966.98
- Salisbury/Wilton MOD Housing (E) 16,£728.00 · $1,005.66
- Rochester (E)£828.00 · $1,143.80
How OHA works in United Kingdom
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. United Kingdom pays £831.00 ($1,147.95) 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 £502.00 ($693.47) 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. United Kingdom OHA is set in GBP. DTMO converts it to dollars at an official exchange rate ($1.38 per GBP in the current table) that is revised on the 1st and 16th, so your LES amount changes even when the GBP 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 GBP and dollars — use the OHA calculator.
OHA rates in other countries
FAQ
United Kingdom OHA — frequently asked questions
- What is the OHA rent ceiling in United Kingdom for 2026?
- It depends on the locality and your pay grade. Across the 27 UK localities in the current DTMO table (effective July 16, 2026), the E-5 with-dependents rent ceiling runs from £700.00 ($966.98) in St Mawgan MOD Housing (E) 17, to £3,222.00 ($4,450.89) in London (E). The table on this page shows every grade; the OHA calculator applies your actual rent.
- What is the OHA utility allowance in United Kingdom?
- £831.00 ($1,147.95) per month with dependents, and 75% of that (£623.25 ($860.96)) 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 United Kingdom?
- The MIHA (miscellaneous) move-in housing allowance for United Kingdom is £502.00 ($693.47), 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 United Kingdom?
- 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 United Kingdom locality at those rates.
- How often do United Kingdom OHA rates change?
- Two ways. DTMO revises the GBP rent ceilings as new rental data is collected, and it revises the exchange rate used to convert GBP 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 1.3814 USD per GBP).
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REF: DoD FMR Vol. 7A, Ch. 26 (BAH & OHA), effective July 16, 2026
DTMO OHA rate tables — United Kingdom (16 JULY 2026)
Results are estimates. Always verify with your finance office.