Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst BAH Rates 2026

MHA: JB MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ

Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Rates are based on the JB MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ Military Housing Area.

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BAH rates: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), effective January 1, 2026. Rates set annually by DoD based on rental survey data.

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With a VA loan — no down payment, no PMI — your monthly BAH can go toward a mortgage instead of a landlord's pocket. The median home near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst runs about $322,979.

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All Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst BAH Rates by Pay Grade

Pay Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Enlisted
E-1	$2,715	$2,085
E-2	$2,715	$2,085
E-3	$2,715	$2,085
E-4	$2,715	$2,085
E-5	$2,823	$2,421
E-6	$3,444	$2,610
E-7	$3,486	$2,715
E-8	$3,525	$2,952
E-9	$3,642	$3,135
Warrant Officer
W-1	$3,465	$2,691
W-2	$3,501	$2,949
W-3	$3,555	$3,159
W-4	$3,678	$3,450
W-5	$3,831	$3,492
Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E (Prior Enlisted)	$3,489	$2,820
O-2E (Prior Enlisted)	$3,543	$3,096
O-3E (Prior Enlisted)	$3,702	$3,438
Officer
O-1	$2,904	$2,604
O-2	$3,438	$2,793
O-3	$3,552	$3,219
O-4	$3,882	$3,477
O-5	$4,122	$3,495
O-6	$4,155	$3,531
O-7	$4,188	$3,594

Official 2026 BAH rates for the JB MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.

About Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Welcome to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the only tri-service base in the Department of Defense. The joint base has units here from all six armed forces branches. This installation, set in the middle of the Garden State of New Jersey, just across the river from the city of brotherly love, is truly one of a kind. As you get settled along the East Coast, you’re probably wondering how you can best spend your time off. Well, this area is filled with tons of places to visit, all within a short drive. There are plenty of fun things to do in New Jersey. The area is known for its access to great beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, great food, and a diverse culture. Residents spend their time on the Jersey shore, hitting up the famous diners that are prevalent in the state, catching a game at one...

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