Durham/Chapel Hill, NC BAH rates 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
Service members stationed in the Durham/Chapel Hill, NC military housing area (NC180) receive these 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. An E-5 gets $2,118 a month with dependents.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-2 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-3 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-4 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-5 | $2,118 | $1,770 |
| E-6 | $2,391 | $1,878 |
| E-7 | $2,436 | $1,998 |
| E-8 | $2,484 | $2,178 |
| E-9 | $2,631 | $2,250 |
| W-1 | $2,409 | $1,965 |
| W-2 | $2,454 | $2,175 |
| W-3 | $2,520 | $2,262 |
| W-4 | $2,673 | $2,394 |
| W-5 | $2,868 | $2,445 |
| O-1E | $2,439 | $2,115 |
| O-2E | $2,508 | $2,235 |
| O-3E | $2,703 | $2,382 |
| O-1 | $2,160 | $1,869 |
| O-2 | $2,388 | $2,082 |
| O-3 | $2,517 | $2,289 |
| O-4 | $2,931 | $2,430 |
| O-5 | $3,231 | $2,451 |
| O-6 | $3,258 | $2,496 |
| O-7 | $3,279 | $2,538 |
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2026 rates from the Defense Travel Management Office, effective January 1, 2026. Rate protection keeps your current rate if your area's rate drops.
ZIP codes in this housing area
27231, 27243, 27278, 27503, 27509, 27510, 27514, 27515, 27516, 27517, 27572, 27599, 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707, 27708, 27709, 27710, 27711, 27712, 27713, 27715, 27717, 27722.
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Frequently asked questions
What is E-5 BAH in Durham/Chapel Hill, NC for 2026?
$2,118 a month with dependents and $1,770 without dependents.
Which ZIP codes use the Durham/Chapel Hill, NC BAH rate?
28 ZIP codes map to military housing area NC180, including 27231, 27243, 27278, 27503, 27509, 27510, 27514, 27515.
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