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Daegu, Korea

USAG Daegu

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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

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Ceilings are grouped by pay grade. Dollar amounts are rounded.

Locality KR045 Daegu, Waegwan, including Camp Carroll, Camp Henry, Camp Walker

OHA rental ceilings, with dependents

Paygrade Monthlyceiling(KRW) Approx.USD
E-1 to E-4 ₩1,500,000 ≈ $1,158
E-5 ₩1,700,000 ≈ $1,313
E-6 to E-8 ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
E-9 ₩2,000,000 ≈ $1,544
W-1 ₩1,700,000 ≈ $1,313
W-2 ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
W-3 to W-4 ₩2,000,000 ≈ $1,544
W-5 ₩2,442,280 ≈ $1,886
O-1E to O-2E ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
O-3E ₩2,000,000 ≈ $1,544
O-1 to O-2 ₩1,700,000 ≈ $1,313
O-3 ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
O-4 ₩2,000,000 ≈ $1,544
O-5 to O-10 ₩2,442,280 ≈ $1,886

Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality KR045 Daegu, Waegwan, including Camp Carroll, Camp Henry, Camp Walker. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 1295.0832.

OHA rental ceilings, without dependents

Paygrade Monthlyceiling(KRW) Approx.USD
E-1 to E-4 ₩1,350,000 ≈ $1,042
E-5 ₩1,530,000 ≈ $1,181
E-6 to E-8 ₩1,620,000 ≈ $1,251
E-9 ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
W-1 ₩1,530,000 ≈ $1,181
W-2 ₩1,620,000 ≈ $1,251
W-3 to W-4 ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
W-5 ₩2,198,052 ≈ $1,697
O-1E to O-2E ₩1,620,000 ≈ $1,251
O-3E ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
O-1 to O-2 ₩1,530,000 ≈ $1,181
O-3 ₩1,620,000 ≈ $1,251
O-4 ₩1,800,000 ≈ $1,390
O-5 to O-10 ₩2,198,052 ≈ $1,697

Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality KR045 Daegu, Waegwan, including Camp Carroll, Camp Henry, Camp Walker. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 1295.0832.

Utility allowance and MIHA

Allowance Amount(KRW) Approx.USD
Utility, with ₩1,068,238 ≈ $825
Utility, without ₩801,178.50 ≈ $619
MIHA ₩386,676 ≈ $299

Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality KR045 Daegu, Waegwan, including Camp Carroll, Camp Henry, Camp Walker. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 1295.0832.

Passports, pets, driving, and shipping are on the PCS to Korea checklist.

USAG Daegu uses locality KR045. Off-base housing money is OHA.

Housing allowance

  • Ceilings are in the rates table above.
  • The lookup covers Daegu, Waegwan, Carroll, Henry, and Walker.
  • The pay period is 16 October 2026.
  • The report dates the allowances 16 Oct 2026.
  • The report exchange rate is 1295.0832.
  • Figures come from the DTMO OHA Rate Lookup.

On-base housing

  • Report to housing within 48 hours.
  • The Walker office is building 330, rooms 116 to 118.
  • Email [email protected].
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday run 8:00 to 16:30.
  • Those days close from 12:00 to 13:00.
  • Thursday hours are 13:00 to 16:30.
  • Housing tells you whether on-post quarters are open.
  • Unaccompanied members need a non-availability certificate for lodging pay.

Camp Carroll's office building number differs by page.

Community housing

  • Off-post moves start with a housing briefing.
  • Keep a housing search list for the realtor visits.
  • Turn that list in at lease signing or with the lodging receipt.
  • The Daegu civilian housing page puts average rent at $1,300 to $1,700.
  • The Daegu civilian housing page puts Daegu utilities near $700.
  • The Daegu civilian housing page puts Waegwan utilities at $400 to $500.
  • Use a U.S. Forces Korea registered realtor.

Schools

  • Daegu Elementary School is on Camp George.
  • Daegu Middle High School is on Camp Walker.
  • Students can ride a bus to those schools.

Sample monthly costs

Source: Daegu civilian housing page.

Item Amount
Average rent, Daegu or Waegwan $1,300 to $1,700
Daegu utilities About $700
Waegwan utilities About $400 to $500

Before you sign

  • Report within 48 hours.
  • Ask whether an on-post home is open.
  • Get the briefing before you sign off post.

Update log

Date Change
17 Oct 2026 First version. OHA from the DTMO lookup for 16 October 2026. Housing rules from the USAG Daegu housing pages.

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Questions

What is the Daegu OHA locality?

Daegu, Waegwan, Carroll, Henry, and Walker. See the table above.

Where do I report at USAG Daegu?

Report to housing within 48 hours. Ask which Camp Carroll building is current, S-127 or T-127.

Which schools serve Daegu?

Daegu Elementary is on Camp George. Daegu Middle High School is on Camp Walker.