2023 Iowa BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates

Updated: December 23, 2022
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    Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates in Iowa increased substantially in 2023. The national average increased by 12.11%, while Iowa duty stations received a marginally lower 10.34% increase on average.

    Below are the local BAH rates charts for Military Housing Areas in Iowa. The Department of Defense determines BAH rates by location, pay grade (rank) and if a soldier has dependents.

    See the latest update on the 2023 Basic Allowance for Housing rates.

    DES MOINES, IA BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: IA082

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,260 $957
    E02 $1,260 $957
    E03 $1,260 $957
    E04 $1,260 $957
    E05 $1,479 $1,110
    E06 $1,920 $1,440
    E07 $1,965 $1,473
    E08 $2,013 $1,572
    E09 $2,124 $1,698
    W01 $1,941 $1,458
    W02 $1,989 $1,569
    W03 $2,046 $1,713
    W04 $2,160 $1,929
    W05 $2,298 $1,974
    O01E $1,971 $1,479
    O02E $2,034 $1,674
    O03E $2,178 $1,914
    O01 $1,539 $1,155
    O02 $1,917 $1,476
    O03 $2,043 $1,761
    O04 $2,346 $1,959
    O05 $2,562 $1,986
    O06 $2,583 $2,028
    O07 $2,601 $2,058

    BAH for DES MOINES, IA includes the following zip codes: 50007, 50009, 50021, 50023, 50032, 50035, 50073, 50111, 50131, 50169, 50226, 50237, 50243, 50265, 50266, 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50318, 50319, 50320, 50321, 50322, 50323, 50324, 50325, 50327, 50328, 50329, 50330, 50331, 50332, 50333, 50334, 50335, 50336, 50339, 50340, 50359, 50360, 50361, 50362, 50363, 50364, 50367, 50368, 50369, 50380, 50381, 50391, 50392, 50393, 50394, 50395, 50396, 50398, 50936, 50940, 50947, 50980, 50981, 50982, 50983

    About half the U.S. Counties (about 1,500) have little to no military population. While half the zip codes is significant, less than two percent of service members that are eligible for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) are within these counties. In order to account for these service members there are approximately 30 separate County Cost Groups (CCGs) assigned, each with similar housing costs. Use the BAH Calculator to enter your zip code to determine your Military Housing Area (MHA) aka County Cost Group. They range from ZZ510 to ZZ890 in increments of 10.

    Military bases in Iowa:

    BAH rates listed are for all branches of the military; Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Space Force and Reserves forces, where applicable. BAH rates in high-cost areas will be much greater than those in low-cost areas.

    Veterans, dependents, National Guard and reserves can use the MHA Calculator to see estimated monthly payments. Active Duty service members should use the BAH Calculator or tables to see estimated payments. Both BAH and MHA benefits are based off the same payment tables but benefit amounts do vary based on different calculations.

    Written by Veteran.com Team