2025 Missouri BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates

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Kansas City, MO
St. Louis, MO
Whiteman AFB, MO
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Springfield, MO
Columbia/Jefferson City, MO

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What is the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)?

The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is essential financial support for U.S. military personnel. Designed to assist with housing costs when stationed away from their usual residence, BAH varies by rank, duty location, and whether the service member has dependents. This customization ensures the allowance corresponds to local housing market rates in Mississippi.

Annually, the Department of Defense adjusts BAH rates to reflect changing housing costs. The information below provides the updated BAH rates for Mississippi, helping you determine the appropriate allowance based on your rank and family status.

Determining BAH Rates

BAH is determined by several critical factors:

Location: As housing expenses differ across Mississippi, BAH rates vary by Military Housing Area (MHA).
Rank: Higher ranks receive increased allowances, reflecting greater responsibilities and housing needs.
Dependents: Members with families receive higher rates to support adequate family housing.

BAH aims to offer military members financial assistance to find suitable and affordable housing, ensuring stability and comfort during their Mississippi service.

Using the BAH Charts

To find your monthly BAH:

Identify your Military Housing Area (MHA).
Find your pay grade (rank) in the charts.
Check if you have dependents.

These steps will guide you to the correct housing allowance, aiding in financial planning for your time in Mississippi.

2025 Mississippi BAH Rate Charts

For 2025, Mississippi BAH rates have increased by about 5.4%, aligning with the national average. This adjustment ensures BAH keeps pace with local housing market trends, supporting military personnel in obtaining off-base housing.

Kansas City, MO BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: MO160

Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
E01	$1,794	$1,347
E02	$1,794	$1,347
E03	$1,794	$1,347
E04	$1,794	$1,347
E05	$1,926	$1,536
E06	$2,142	$1,671
E07	$2,163	$1,797
E08	$2,184	$1,974
E09	$2,280	$2,028
W01	$2,160	$1,761
W02	$2,172	$1,971
W03	$2,205	$2,037
W04	$2,313	$2,139
W05	$2,454	$2,166
O01E	$2,166	$1,923
O02E	$2,199	$2,016
O03E	$2,334	$2,133
O01	$1,959	$1,659
O02	$2,139	$1,884
O03	$2,202	$2,061
O04	$2,499	$2,154
O05	$2,709	$2,169
O06	$2,733	$2,181
O07	$2,751	$2,220

BAH for KANSAS CITY, MO includes the following zip codes: 64002, 64012, … 66286

St. Louis, MO BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: MO161

Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
E01	$2,112	$1,584
E02	$2,112	$1,584
E03	$2,112	$1,584
E04	$2,112	$1,584
E05	$2,253	$1,830
E06	$2,550	$1,980
E07	$2,592	$2,115
E08	$2,637	$2,319
E09	$2,748	$2,397
W01	$2,568	$2,076
W02	$2,613	$2,316
W03	$2,673	$2,409
W04	$2,778	$2,553
W05	$2,913	$2,604
O01E	$2,595	$2,250
O02E	$2,664	$2,379
O03E	$2,796	$2,541
O01	$2,295	$1,968
O02	$2,547	$2,211
O03	$2,670	$2,439
O04	$2,955	$2,586
O05	$3,156	$2,610
O06	$3,183	$2,652
O07	$3,210	$2,700

BAH for ST. LOUIS, MO includes the following zip codes: 62001, 62002, … 63386

Whiteman AFB, MO BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: MO162

Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
E01	$1,314	$996
E02	$1,314	$996
E03	$1,314	$996
E04	$1,314	$996
E05	$1,473	$1,104
E06	$1,749	$1,311
E07	$1,860	$1,395
E08	$1,980	$1,533
E09	$2,127	$1,608
W01	$1,767	$1,326
W02	$1,911	$1,530
W03	$2,058	$1,620
W04	$2,154	$1,770
W05	$2,271	$1,887
O01E	$1,878	$1,470
O02E	$2,037	$1,590
O03E	$2,169	$1,740
O01	$1,515	$1,152
O02	$1,746	$1,425
O03	$2,055	$1,647
O04	$2,310	$1,863
O05	$2,487	$1,929
O06	$2,508	$2,040
O07	$2,523	$2,076

BAH for WHITEMAN AFB, MO includes the following zip codes: 64019, 64040, … 65360

Fort Leonard Wood, MO BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: MO163

Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
E01	$1,224	$1,119
E02	$1,224	$1,119
E03	$1,224	$1,119
E04	$1,224	$1,119
E05	$1,311	$1,122
E06	$1,542	$1,152
E07	$1,647	$1,236
E08	$1,758	$1,362
E09	$1,872	$1,419
W01	$1,557	$1,206
W02	$1,692	$1,359
W03	$1,833	$1,431
W04	$1,890	$1,560
W05	$1,965	$1,671
O01E	$1,662	$1,308
O02E	$1,812	$1,407
O03E	$1,899	$1,530
O01	$1,344	$1,134
O02	$1,539	$1,284
O03	$1,830	$1,455
O04	$1,986	$1,647
O05	$2,091	$1,707
O06	$2,109	$1,815
O07	$2,124	$1,845

BAH for FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO includes the following zip codes: 65401, 65402, … 65689

Springfield, MO BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: MO164

Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
E01	$1,239	$984
E02	$1,239	$984
E03	$1,239	$984
E04	$1,239	$984
E05	$1,335	$1,077
E06	$1,743	$1,308
E07	$1,803	$1,353
E08	$1,860	$1,422
E09	$1,998	$1,536
W01	$1,764	$1,323
W02	$1,827	$1,419
W03	$1,902	$1,554
W04	$2,040	$1,752
W05	$2,208	$1,815
O01E	$1,806	$1,359
O02E	$1,890	$1,512
O03E	$2,061	$1,737
O01	$1,389	$1,140
O02	$1,740	$1,356
O03	$1,899	$1,596
O04	$2,265	$1,797
O05	$2,523	$1,893
O06	$2,544	$1,908
O07	$2,562	$1,923

BAH for SPRINGFIELD, MO includes the following zip codes: 65604, 65610, … 65899

Columbia/Jefferson City, MO BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: MO165

Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
E01	$1,188	$981
E02	$1,188	$981
E03	$1,188	$981
E04	$1,188	$981
E05	$1,257	$1,062
E06	$1,461	$1,119
E07	$1,665	$1,248
E08	$1,884	$1,413
E09	$2,091	$1,569
W01	$1,479	$1,179
W02	$1,755	$1,317
W03	$2,028	$1,572
W04	$2,118	$1,602
W05	$2,232	$1,713
O01E	$1,701	$1,275
O02E	$1,989	$1,491
O03E	$2,133	$1,599
O01	$1,290	$1,116
O02	$1,458	$1,251
O03	$2,019	$1,575
O04	$2,268	$1,701
O05	$2,436	$1,827
O06	$2,454	$2,010
O07	$2,472	$2,043