Patrick Space Force Base
Cocoa Beach, Florida · Space Force / Air Force
Patrick SFB is home to Space Launch Delta 45, supporting launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, positioned on Florida's Space Coast between the launch complexes and the Atlantic.
Quick Facts
Location
Cocoa Beach, FL
Branch
Space Force, Air Force
MHA
Patrick Sfb, FL
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,502/mo
State Tax
No state income tax
2026 BAH Rates — Patrick Sfb, FL
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) | $2,325 | $1,845 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,325 | $1,845 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,325 | $1,845 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,325 | $1,845 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,502 | $2,037 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,883 | $2,163 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,907 | $2,331 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,916 | $2,583 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,955 | $2,691 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,904 | $2,274 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,913 | $2,580 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,925 | $2,706 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,976 | $2,880 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,081 | $2,889 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,910 | $2,499 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,919 | $2,667 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,991 | $2,877 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,553 | $2,148 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,880 | $2,445 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,922 | $2,742 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,108 | $2,883 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,267 | $2,892 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,294 | $2,895 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,315 | $2,922 |
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
$2,502/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$515/mo
Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast are popular coastal markets. BAH covers most of the rental range, but proximity to the ocean and growing tech sector have pushed rents upward in recent years.
Key Insights for Patrick Space Force Base
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,502/month BAH — or $30,024/year — to cover housing costs in the Patrick Sfb, FL area.
Florida has no state income tax on military pay, meaning your BAH, base pay, and special pays go further here than in high-tax states.
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.