Keesler AFB BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Keesler AFB. Rates are based on the GULFPORT, MS 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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| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,509 | $1,305 |
| E-2 | $1,509 | $1,305 |
| E-3 | $1,509 | $1,305 |
| E-4 | $1,509 | $1,305 |
| E-5 | $1,602 | $1,365 |
| E-6 | $1,620 | $1,416 |
| E-7 | $1,770 | $1,509 |
| E-8 | $1,938 | $1,611 |
| E-9 | $2,139 | $1,617 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $1,635 | $1,488 |
| W-2 | $1,836 | $1,608 |
| W-3 | $2,046 | $1,620 |
| W-4 | $2,175 | $1,653 |
| W-5 | $2,331 | $1,806 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $1,800 | $1,599 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,016 | $1,614 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,199 | $1,650 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,614 | $1,410 |
| O-2 | $1,617 | $1,575 |
| O-3 | $2,040 | $1,623 |
| O-4 | $2,379 | $1,785 |
| O-5 | $2,625 | $1,968 |
| O-6 | $2,643 | $2,025 |
| O-7 | $2,658 | $2,058 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the GULFPORT, MS Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About Keesler AFB
Welcome to Keesler Air Force Base, located on the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi! The base is one of the Air Force’s largest technical training wings, under the control of the Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and home to the 81st Training Wing and 403rd Wing. The base has a runway measuring 7,631 feet, supports nearly 5,000 military, 1,625 civilians, and 4,763 family members. Nearby Biloxi and the communities of Gulfport and Ocean Springs, you’ll find support both on and off base.
Where Is Keesler AFB?
Address: 4503 M St, Biloxi, MS 39530
Base Operator: (228) 377-1110
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