Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, North Carolina · Marine Corps / Navy
Camp Lejeune is one of the Marine Corps' largest bases with 14 miles of beach on the Atlantic Ocean — home to II Marine Expeditionary Force and multiple infantry battalions.
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Quick reference: 2026 BAH rates at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
For 2026, BAH rates at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune, NC MHA) are: E-4 with dependents: $1,578/mo · E-5 without dependents: $1,476/mo · E-5 with dependents: $1,584/mo · E-6 with dependents: $1,944/mo · E-7 with dependents: $1,995/mo · O-3 with dependents: $2,085/mo. BAH is excluded from federal taxable income. Full rates for all pay grades are in the table below.
Showing E-5 with dependents for the Camp Lejeune, NC MHA.
Year over year: ▲ +$24 (1.5%) vs 2025
How This Market Compares
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $1,584/month — $477/month below the national median of $2,061. That ranks the Camp Lejeune, NC MHA 263rd-highest of the 338 military housing areas tracked nationwide (top 78%) for the E-5 with-dependents rate.
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$1,584/mo
Natl median E-5 w/dep
$2,061/mo
vs. national median
-$477/mo
BAH vs. Local Rent
Across this area, 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent runs about $1,142–$1,425 (median $1,245).
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,584/mo
2BR rent (HUD FMR, FY2026)
$1,245 median
$1,142–$1,425 range
The 2026 BAH for E-5 with dependents ($1,584) is above the area's 75th-percentile 2-bedroom rent — it covers a 2-bedroom across most of this area.
BAH is designed to cover about 95% of typical local housing costs — rent plus utilities — for a member's pay grade and dependency status, leaving a roughly 5% member cost share.
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent (HUD, FY2026). 2-bedroom is the reference point closest to junior- and mid-grade housing; larger households and senior grades typically need more space. Rent figures are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents matched to this installation's Military Housing Area by ZIP code. MHA boundaries and HUD rent areas don't align perfectly, so these are area-level reference figures, not a personalized rent estimate. FMR is a gross-rent figure that includes tenant-paid utilities — the same basis BAH is built on.
How Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune BAH is set
BAH is set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not by your specific ZIP code or neighborhood. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune falls in the Camp Lejeune, NC MHA — every installation and address in that MHA receives the same rate for a given pay grade and dependency status, so multiple bases can share one rate.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune shares the Camp Lejeune, NC MHA with MCAS New River — all receive identical BAH.
For 2026, the E-5 with-dependents rate at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune rose $24 (+1.5%) from 2025's $1,560/month — about $288 more over the year, excluded from federal taxable income. That's below the national average BAH increase of 4.2% for 2026. Year-over-year change reflects published table rates; individual rate protection may keep your personal rate higher.
2026 BAH Rates — Camp Lejeune, NC
Monthly rates for all pay grades. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
E-4 w/dep: $1,578/mo·E-5 w/dep: $1,584/mo·E-6 w/dep: $1,944/mo
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $1,578▲ +$24 (1.5%) | $1,323▲ +$57 (4.5%) |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,578▲ +$24 (1.5%) | $1,323▲ +$57 (4.5%) |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,578▲ +$24 (1.5%) | $1,323▲ +$57 (4.5%) |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,578▲ +$24 (1.5%) | $1,323▲ +$57 (4.5%) |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,584▲ +$24 (1.5%) | $1,476▲ +$33 (2.3%) |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,944▲ +$87 (4.7%) | $1,569▲ +$18 (1.2%) |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $1,995▲ +$75 (3.9%) | $1,593▲ +$21 (1.3%) |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,049▲ +$63 (3.2%) | $1,662▲ +$39 (2.4%) |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,160▲ +$60 (2.9%) | $1,761▲ +$57 (3.3%) |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,962▲ +$87 (4.6%) | $1,590▲ +$21 (1.3%) |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,016▲ +$69 (3.5%) | $1,659▲ +$39 (2.4%) |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,088▲ +$57 (2.8%) | $1,776▲ +$60 (3.5%) |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,187▲ +$60 (2.8%) | $1,950▲ +$84 (4.5%) |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,316▲ +$66 (2.9%) | $2,004▲ +$69 (3.6%) |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,001▲ +$75 (3.9%) | $1,599▲ +$21 (1.3%) |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,073▲ +$54 (2.7%) | $1,740▲ +$54 (3.2%) |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,208▲ +$63 (2.9%) | $1,935▲ +$87 (4.7%) |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,635▲ +$33 (2.1%) | $1,566▲ +$18 (1.2%) |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,941▲ +$87 (4.7%) | $1,596▲ +$21 (1.3%) |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,085▲ +$57 (2.8%) | $1,809▲ +$63 (3.6%) |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,355▲ +$66 (2.9%) | $1,989▲ +$75 (3.9%) |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,553▲ +$81 (3.3%) | $2,016▲ +$66 (3.4%) |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,571▲ +$78 (3.1%) | $2,064▲ +$54 (2.7%) |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,586▲ +$75 (3.0%) | $2,097▲ +$51 (2.5%) |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026. Year-over-year change reflects published BAH table rates. Individual rate protection means your personal rate may differ if you've maintained eligibility at this location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune?
For 2026, an E-5 with dependents at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune receives $1,584/month in BAH (Camp Lejeune, NC MHA). Other grades with dependents: E-6 $1,944/month, E-7 $1,995/month, O-3 $2,085/month. E-5 without dependents is $1,476/month. BAH is excluded from federal taxable income.
Which Military Housing Area (MHA) is used for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune BAH?
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is assigned to the Camp Lejeune, NC Military Housing Area (MHA). Every installation and address in the same MHA receives the same rate, regardless of exact ZIP or neighborhood. Rates are published annually by the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) and take effect January 1.
How much did Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune BAH change from 2025 to 2026?
For 2026, the E-5 with-dependents rate at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune rose $24 (+1.5%) from 2025's $1,560/month — about $288 more over the year, excluded from federal taxable income. That's below the national average BAH increase of 4.2% for 2026. Rate protection means a member who stays at the same location with the same dependency status keeps their rate even if the published table rate falls.
Does Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune BAH depend on my exact ZIP code?
No. BAH is set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not by your specific ZIP or neighborhood. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune falls in the Camp Lejeune, NC MHA, so every ZIP in that area receives the identical rate for a given pay grade and dependency status.
How does Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune BAH compare with nearby installations?
Nearby installations have their own MHA rates. For an E-5 with dependents: Fort Bragg is $222/month higher, Seymour Johnson AFB is $63/month lower, and MCAS Cherry Point is $267/month higher — compared with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's $1,584/month.
How does BAH at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune compare with local rent?
For 2026, an E-5 with dependents at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune receives $1,584/month in BAH. Across the Camp Lejeune, NC area, 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent (HUD, FY2026) runs about $1,142–$1,425 (median $1,245). The 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ($1,584) is above the area's 75th-percentile 2-bedroom rent — it covers a 2-bedroom across most of this area. BAH is designed to cover about 95% of typical local housing costs — rent plus utilities — for a member's pay grade and dependency status.
Is BAH taxable for service members stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune?
No. BAH is excluded from federal taxable income under the Military Pay Tax Exclusion. Most states also exempt BAH from state income tax, though treatment varies by state. Service members keep the full dollar value of their housing allowance.
Why do Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River have the same BAH rate?
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune shares the Camp Lejeune, NC MHA with MCAS New River — all of them receive identical BAH because the rate is set per MHA, not per installation. A member at any of these locations with the same pay grade and dependency status receives the same amount.
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BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.