Joint base, Air Force host
San Antonio, Texas
Joint Base San Antonio
Updated
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Allowances and rates
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BAH is grouped by pay grade. Dollar amounts are rounded.
Locality TX285 San Antonio
BAH, with dependents
| Paygrade | Monthlyceiling(USD) | Approx.USD |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 to E-4 | $1,728 | ≈ $1,728 |
| E-5 | $1,869 | ≈ $1,869 |
| E-6 | $2,094 | ≈ $2,094 |
| E-7 | $2,112 | ≈ $2,112 |
| E-8 | $2,121 | ≈ $2,121 |
| E-9 | $2,157 | ≈ $2,157 |
| W-1 | $2,109 | ≈ $2,109 |
| W-2 | $2,118 | ≈ $2,118 |
| W-3 | $2,130 | ≈ $2,130 |
| W-4 | $2,178 | ≈ $2,178 |
| W-5 | $2,280 | ≈ $2,280 |
| O-1E | $2,115 | ≈ $2,115 |
| O-2E | $2,124 | ≈ $2,124 |
| O-3E | $2,196 | ≈ $2,196 |
| O-1 | $1,905 | ≈ $1,905 |
| O-2 | $2,091 | ≈ $2,091 |
| O-3 | $2,127 | ≈ $2,127 |
| O-4 | $2,307 | ≈ $2,307 |
| O-5 | $2,457 | ≈ $2,457 |
| O-6 | $2,475 | ≈ $2,475 |
| O-7+ | $2,490 | ≈ $2,490 |
Source: DTMO BAH Rate Lookup, locality TX285 San Antonio. Calendar year 2026, rates effective 1 Jan 2026.
BAH, without dependents
| Paygrade | Monthlyceiling(USD) | Approx.USD |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 to E-4 | $1,359 | ≈ $1,359 |
| E-5 | $1,500 | ≈ $1,500 |
| E-6 | $1,596 | ≈ $1,596 |
| E-7 | $1,731 | ≈ $1,731 |
| E-8 | $1,920 | ≈ $1,920 |
| E-9 | $1,977 | ≈ $1,977 |
| W-1 | $1,692 | ≈ $1,692 |
| W-2 | $1,917 | ≈ $1,917 |
| W-3 | $1,986 | ≈ $1,986 |
| W-4 | $2,085 | ≈ $2,085 |
| W-5 | $2,097 | ≈ $2,097 |
| O-1E | $1,866 | ≈ $1,866 |
| O-2E | $1,965 | ≈ $1,965 |
| O-3E | $2,082 | ≈ $2,082 |
| O-1 | $1,584 | ≈ $1,584 |
| O-2 | $1,827 | ≈ $1,827 |
| O-3 | $2,007 | ≈ $2,007 |
| O-4 | $2,088 | ≈ $2,088 |
| O-5 | $2,100 | ≈ $2,100 |
| O-6 | $2,103 | ≈ $2,103 |
| O-7+ | $2,112 | ≈ $2,112 |
Source: DTMO BAH Rate Lookup, locality TX285 San Antonio. Calendar year 2026, rates effective 1 Jan 2026.
Other figures
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| COLA | Check current rate |
COLA: DTMO CONUS COLA lookup.
Joint Base San Antonio uses military housing area TX285. Three housing office ZIPs return the same rates.
Housing allowance
- Rates for every grade are in the tables above.
- The report names San Antonio, Texas.
- The lookup year is 2026.
- Digits come from the DTMO BAH Rate Lookup.
- Office addresses are on the JBSA housing page.
- The Department of War release dates the rates 1 January 2026.
On-base housing
- Lackland housing is 2525 Fairchild Street, Building 1524.
- That address is JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236.
- [email protected]
- Lackland hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Fort Sam Houston housing referral is 3171 Zinn Road, Building 1161.
- That address is Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
- Randolph housing is 610 Harmon Drive.
- That address is JBSA-Randolph, TX 78150.
- [email protected]
- Randolph hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Family days and holidays are closed.
Community housing
- Report to the housing office at your assigned location.
- Do that before you sign a written lease.
- The housing office reviews the home before the lease is signed.
Schools
- Ask the housing office which schools serve your neighborhood.
Before you sign
- Confirm locality TX285 before you use a JBSA rate.
- Use the row for your grade and dependent status.
- ZIP 78236, ZIP 78234, and ZIP 78150 match.
Update log
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | First version. BAH from the DTMO lookup for calendar year 2026. Housing facts from the JBSA housing page. |
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Questions
What BAH locality covers Joint Base San Antonio?
The DTMO lookup names San Antonio, Texas, as TX285. ZIP 78236, ZIP 78234, and ZIP 78150 return the same rates.
Where do I report for housing?
Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph each have a housing office. Report to the office for your assigned location before you sign a lease.