3 MILITARY HOUSING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA -- 2026 RATES
2026 BAH Rates in North Carolina -- Every Military Installation
North Carolina houses Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), Camp Lejeune, and MCAS Cherry Point. The state is a major hub for Army and Marine Corps operations.
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MHAs
Installations
$1,806
Fayetteville-Fort Liberty
Highest E-5 w/ Deps
$1,584
MCAS Cherry Point
Lowest E-5 w/ Deps
100%
Tax-free
Tax Status
BAH Rates by Installation -- North Carolina
Monthly rates with dependents. Sorted by E-5 rate (highest first).
| Installation | E-5 w/ Deps | E-7 w/ Deps | O-3 w/ Deps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Fort Liberty, NC | $1,806 | $2,094 | $2,175 |
| Camp Lejeune-Jacksonville, NC | $1,584 | $1,995 | $2,085 |
| MCAS Cherry Point, NC | $1,584 | $1,995 | $2,085 |
Source: DoD BAH rate tables, effective January 1, 2026. All rates shown with dependents.
Top Installations in North Carolina
Fayetteville-Fort Liberty, NCTax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$1,806
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,094
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,175
Camp Lejeune-Jacksonville, NCTax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$1,584
E-7 w/ Deps
$1,995
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,085
MCAS Cherry Point, NCTax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$1,584
E-7 w/ Deps
$1,995
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,085
How BAH Works in North Carolina
- BAH is tax-free and paid monthly alongside your base pay
- Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA) -- not your specific ZIP code
- "With dependents" rate applies if you have a spouse, child, or other qualifying dependent
- You keep the difference if you find housing below your BAH rate
- Rates are updated annually on January 1 and guaranteed not to decrease mid-year
- North Carolina has 3 distinct MHAs, each with unique rates based on local housing costs
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2026 rates per official DoD BAH tables, effective January 1, 2026. Always verify your specific rate with the official DoD BAH calculator. Source: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO).