Marine Corps base
Camp Pendleton, California
Camp Pendleton
Updated
This is a personal guide. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense, any U.S. military service, or any base office. Allowances can change twice a month. Confirm with your housing office and finance before you sign.
Allowances and rates
Last checked:
BAH is grouped by pay grade. Dollar amounts are rounded.
Locality CA024 Camp Pendleton
BAH, with dependents
| Paygrade | Monthlyceiling(USD) | Approx.USD |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 to E-4 | $3,627 | ≈ $3,627 |
| E-5 | $3,963 | ≈ $3,963 |
| E-6 | $4,398 | ≈ $4,398 |
| E-7 | $4,494 | ≈ $4,494 |
| E-8 | $4,596 | ≈ $4,596 |
| E-9 | $4,779 | ≈ $4,779 |
| W-1 | $4,419 | ≈ $4,419 |
| W-2 | $4,536 | ≈ $4,536 |
| W-3 | $4,662 | ≈ $4,662 |
| W-4 | $4,824 | ≈ $4,824 |
| W-5 | $5,019 | ≈ $5,019 |
| O-1E | $4,512 | ≈ $4,512 |
| O-2E | $4,644 | ≈ $4,644 |
| O-3E | $4,854 | ≈ $4,854 |
| O-1 | $4,023 | ≈ $4,023 |
| O-2 | $4,395 | ≈ $4,395 |
| O-3 | $4,659 | ≈ $4,659 |
| O-4 | $5,085 | ≈ $5,085 |
| O-5 | $5,391 | ≈ $5,391 |
| O-6 | $5,439 | ≈ $5,439 |
| O-7+ | $5,484 | ≈ $5,484 |
Source: DTMO BAH Rate Lookup, locality CA024 Camp Pendleton. Calendar year 2026, rates effective 1 Jan 2026.
BAH, without dependents
| Paygrade | Monthlyceiling(USD) | Approx.USD |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 to E-4 | $2,739 | ≈ $2,739 |
| E-5 | $3,093 | ≈ $3,093 |
| E-6 | $3,324 | ≈ $3,324 |
| E-7 | $3,642 | ≈ $3,642 |
| E-8 | $4,056 | ≈ $4,056 |
| E-9 | $4,182 | ≈ $4,182 |
| W-1 | $3,513 | ≈ $3,513 |
| W-2 | $4,053 | ≈ $4,053 |
| W-3 | $4,197 | ≈ $4,197 |
| W-4 | $4,416 | ≈ $4,416 |
| W-5 | $4,518 | ≈ $4,518 |
| O-1E | $3,960 | ≈ $3,960 |
| O-2E | $4,152 | ≈ $4,152 |
| O-3E | $4,392 | ≈ $4,392 |
| O-1 | $3,285 | ≈ $3,285 |
| O-2 | $3,855 | ≈ $3,855 |
| O-3 | $4,239 | ≈ $4,239 |
| O-4 | $4,494 | ≈ $4,494 |
| O-5 | $4,548 | ≈ $4,548 |
| O-6 | $4,641 | ≈ $4,641 |
| O-7+ | $4,725 | ≈ $4,725 |
Source: DTMO BAH Rate Lookup, locality CA024 Camp Pendleton. Calendar year 2026, rates effective 1 Jan 2026.
Other figures
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| COLA | Check current rate |
COLA: DTMO CONUS COLA lookup.
Camp Pendleton uses military housing area CA024. The family housing office ZIP is 92055.
Housing allowance
- Rates for every grade are in the tables above.
- The report names Camp Pendleton, California.
- The lookup year is 2026.
- Digits come from the DTMO BAH Rate Lookup.
- Housing facts are on the Camp Pendleton housing page.
- The Department of War release dates the rates 1 January 2026.
On-base housing
- The family housing office is at 98 San Jacinto Road.
- That address is Camp Pendleton, CA 92055.
- Monday through Friday, hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
- Saturday, Sunday, and holidays are closed.
- [email protected]
- The page lists nearly 6,880 on-base housing units.
- It says about two-thirds of families live off base.
- Waiting periods on the page run from one to 16 months.
- They vary by rank, family size, and area.
Community housing
- Report to Building 1138 before you rent or buy off base.
- The housing office reviews the home before the lease is signed.
Schools
- Ask the family housing office which schools serve your neighborhood.
Before you sign
- Confirm locality CA024 before you use a Camp Pendleton rate.
- Use the row for your grade and dependent status.
- Report to housing before you sign a lease.
Update log
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | First version. BAH from the DTMO lookup for calendar year 2026. Housing facts from the Camp Pendleton housing page. |
Suggest a correction Never include personal info like your SSN or DoD ID.
Questions
What BAH locality covers Camp Pendleton?
The DTMO lookup for ZIP 92055 names Camp Pendleton, California, as CA024. The family housing office address uses that ZIP.
How many on-base homes does the page list?
The housing page lists nearly 6,880 on-base housing units. It says about two-thirds of families live off base.