MCAGCC Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms, California · Marine Corps
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Quick reference: 2026 BAH rates at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms
For 2026, BAH rates at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms (Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA MHA) are: E-4 with dependents: $1,896/mo · E-5 without dependents: $1,782/mo · E-5 with dependents: $1,980/mo · E-6 with dependents: $2,550/mo · E-7 with dependents: $2,649/mo · O-3 with dependents: $2,814/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 Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA MHA.
Year over year: ▼ −$75 (3.6%) vs 2025
Quick Facts
Location
Twentynine Palms, CA
Branch
Marine Corps
MHA
Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA
E-5 w/dep
$1,980/mo
State Tax
6.5% (California)
CONUS COLA
Eligible (moderate-high)
How This Market Compares
MCAGCC Twentynine Palms BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $1,980/month — $81/month below the national median of $2,061. That ranks the Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA MHA 185th-highest of the 338 military housing areas tracked nationwide (top 55%) for the E-5 with-dependents rate.
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$1,980/mo
Natl median E-5 w/dep
$2,061/mo
vs. national median
-$81/mo
BAH vs. Local Rent
Across this area, 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent runs about $2,080–$2,130 (median $2,080).
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,980/mo
2BR rent (HUD FMR, FY2026)
$2,080 median
$2,080–$2,130 range
Across most of this area, 2-bedroom rent runs above the 2026 BAH for E-5 with dependents ($1,980); options nearer the lower end of the range may fit within it.
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 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms BAH is set
BAH is set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not by your specific ZIP code or neighborhood. MCAGCC Twentynine Palms falls in the Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA 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.
For 2026, the E-5 with-dependents rate at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms fell $75 (−3.6%) from 2025's $2,055/month — about $900 less over the year. That's below the national average BAH increase of 4.2% for 2026.
Some pay grades at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms decreased for 2026 compared with 2025. Under individual rate protection, service members who have remained at this duty station with the same pay grade and dependency status keep their higher prior-year rate. The lower 2026 rate applies to members who arrive at this location or whose dependency status changes in 2026.
2026 BAH Rates — Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA
Monthly rates for all pay grades. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
E-4 w/dep: $1,896/mo·E-5 w/dep: $1,980/mo·E-6 w/dep: $2,550/mo
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $1,896▼ −$45 (2.3%) | $1,755▲ +$72 (4.3%) |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,896▼ −$45 (2.3%) | $1,755▲ +$72 (4.3%) |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,896▼ −$45 (2.3%) | $1,755▲ +$72 (4.3%) |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,896▼ −$45 (2.3%) | $1,755▲ +$72 (4.3%) |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,980▼ −$75 (3.6%) | $1,782▲ +$12 (0.7%) |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,550▼ −$129 (4.8%) | $1,914▼ −$96 (4.8%) |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,649▼ −$111 (4.0%) | $1,986▼ −$84 (4.1%) |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,751▼ −$93 (3.3%) | $2,097▼ −$84 (3.9%) |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,892▼ −$90 (3.0%) | $2,265▼ −$102 (4.3%) |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,571▼ −$129 (4.8%) | $1,929▼ −$96 (4.7%) |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,688▼ −$108 (3.9%) | $2,094▼ −$84 (3.9%) |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,817▼ −$84 (2.9%) | $2,286▼ −$105 (4.4%) |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,919▼ −$96 (3.2%) | $2,571▼ −$123 (4.6%) |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,051▼ −$102 (3.2%) | $2,670▼ −$108 (3.9%) |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,664▼ −$108 (3.9%) | $1,998▼ −$81 (3.9%) |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,796▼ −$90 (3.1%) | $2,229▼ −$96 (4.1%) |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,940▼ −$93 (3.1%) | $2,544▼ −$129 (4.8%) |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,052▼ −$81 (3.8%) | $1,809▼ −$18 (1.0%) |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,544▼ −$129 (4.8%) | $1,989▼ −$84 (4.1%) |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,814▼ −$84 (2.9%) | $2,343▼ −$111 (4.5%) |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,090▼ −$111 (3.5%) | $2,646▼ −$114 (4.1%) |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,291▼ −$123 (3.6%) | $2,703▼ −$99 (3.5%) |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,318▼ −$126 (3.7%) | $2,796▼ −$84 (2.9%) |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,342▼ −$129 (3.7%) | $2,841▼ −$93 (3.2%) |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
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An E-5 with dependents receives $1,980/month — that's $23,760/year in housing money (excluded from federal taxable income) to cover costs in the Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA market.
California taxes military base pay at approximately 6.5%. BAH and BAS are excluded from federal taxable income; state treatment varies.
Members at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms are eligible for CONUS COLA — a monthly supplement for high-cost areas (San Diego, moderate-high tier). Confirm your exact rate with your finance office.
BAH is benchmarked to typical local rental costs for a member's pay grade and dependency status — not premium or above-median housing. Members who choose more expensive housing pay the difference out of pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms?
For 2026, an E-5 with dependents at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms receives $1,980/month in BAH (Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA MHA). Other grades with dependents: E-6 $2,550/month, E-7 $2,649/month, O-3 $2,814/month. E-5 without dependents is $1,782/month. BAH is excluded from federal taxable income.
Which Military Housing Area (MHA) is used for MCAGCC Twentynine Palms BAH?
MCAGCC Twentynine Palms is assigned to the Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA 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 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms BAH change from 2025 to 2026?
For 2026, the E-5 with-dependents rate at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms fell $75 (−3.6%) from 2025's $2,055/month — about $900 less over the year. 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 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms BAH depend on my exact ZIP code?
No. BAH is set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not by your specific ZIP or neighborhood. MCAGCC Twentynine Palms falls in the Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA MHA, so every ZIP in that area receives the identical rate for a given pay grade and dependency status.
How does MCAGCC Twentynine Palms BAH compare with nearby installations?
Nearby installations have their own MHA rates. For an E-5 with dependents: Fort Irwin (National Training Center) is $21/month higher, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is $1,983/month higher, and MCAS Miramar is $1,995/month higher — compared with MCAGCC Twentynine Palms's $1,980/month.
How does BAH at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms compare with local rent?
For 2026, an E-5 with dependents at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms receives $1,980/month in BAH. Across the Twenty Nine Palms Mcb, CA area, 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent (HUD, FY2026) runs about $2,080–$2,130 (median $2,080). Across most of this area, 2-bedroom rent runs above the 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ($1,980); options nearer the lower end of the range may fit within it. 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 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms?
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.
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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.