North Island NAS BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for North Island NAS. Rates are based on the SAN DIEGO, CA 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 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-2 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-3 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-4 | $3,666 | $2,763 |
| E-5 | $3,975 | $3,147 |
| E-6 | $4,404 | $3,387 |
| E-7 | $4,446 | $3,678 |
| E-8 | $4,488 | $4,065 |
| E-9 | $4,671 | $4,188 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $4,425 | $3,564 |
| W-2 | $4,464 | $4,062 |
| W-3 | $4,521 | $4,206 |
| W-4 | $4,731 | $4,410 |
| W-5 | $4,992 | $4,455 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $4,449 | $3,972 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $4,506 | $4,161 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $4,770 | $4,398 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $4,032 | $3,351 |
| O-2 | $4,401 | $3,873 |
| O-3 | $4,518 | $4,248 |
| O-4 | $5,082 | $4,440 |
| O-5 | $5,493 | $4,458 |
| O-6 | $5,541 | $4,494 |
| O-7 | $5,586 | $4,575 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the SAN DIEGO, CA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About North Island NAS
Naval Air Station North Island (NAS North Island) sits at the tip of the Coronado peninsula and is a key part of Naval Base Coronado. It’s known as the birthplace of naval aviation, officially recognized in 1963 by the House Armed Services Committee.
From here, 23 fixed- and rotary-wing squadrons launch daily. The base supports two homeported aircraft carriers along with roughly 80 tenant commands, making it one of the Navy’s busiest aviation hubs. Read on to find out how to transition into your new home at NAS North Island.
The Location of NAS North Island
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