Ramstein Air Base
Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany · Air Force / Army
Ramstein AB hosts U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) and serves as the hub of U.S. military operations in Europe, located in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
Quick Facts
Location
Ramstein-Miesenbach, DE
Branch
Air Force, Army
State Tax
5.5% (Delaware)
OCONUS Assignment — OHA, Not BAH
Members assigned to Ramstein Air Base receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) instead of BAH. OHA is calculated differently — it is based on your actual rental cost (up to a local ceiling), plus a utility/recurring maintenance allowance (MIHA). BAH rates do not apply.
Contact your gaining unit's housing office for current OHA ceilings and the DTMO OHA calculator at travel.dod.mil.
OCONUS members at Ramstein receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA). The KMC (Kaiserslautern Military Community) is a large American community with a developed off-base rental market — your gaining unit's housing office has current rates.
Key Insights for Ramstein Air Base
Germany 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.