Fort Moore
Formerly Fort Benning
Columbus, Georgia · Army
Fort Moore is the center of Infantry and Armor training, home to the Maneuver Center of Excellence, the Ranger Training Brigade, and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team.
Quick Facts
Location
Columbus, GA
Branch
Army
MHA
Fort Benning, GA
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,716/mo
State Tax
5.5% (Georgia)
2026 BAH Rates — Fort Benning, GA
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,716 | $1,482 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,977 | $1,557 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,004 | $1,635 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,037 | $1,773 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,121 | $1,842 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,995 | $1,623 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,016 | $1,770 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,061 | $1,854 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,148 | $1,977 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,262 | $2,010 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,007 | $1,713 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,049 | $1,827 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,166 | $1,968 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,755 | $1,554 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,974 | $1,692 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,058 | $1,878 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,295 | $1,998 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,469 | $2,013 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,487 | $2,034 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,502 | $2,067 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$1,716/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$271/mo
Columbus has a large, stable military-adjacent rental market with affordable options at most grades. BAH regularly exceeds mid-range rents, and homeownership is common throughout the force.
Key Insights for Fort Moore
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,716/month BAH — or $20,592/year — to cover housing costs in the Fort Benning, GA area.
Georgia taxes military base pay at approximately 5.5%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
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.