2023 South Dakota BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates

Updated: December 23, 2022
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    Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates in South Dakota increased substantially in 2023. The national average increased by 12.11%, while South Dakota duty stations received a massive 19.72% increase on average.

    Below are the local BAH rates charts for Military Housing Areas in South Dakota. 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.

    RAPID CITY/ELLSWORTH AFB, SD BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: SD264

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,509 $1,203
    E02 $1,509 $1,203
    E03 $1,509 $1,203
    E04 $1,509 $1,203
    E05 $1,671 $1,284
    E06 $1,920 $1,437
    E07 $1,974 $1,512
    E08 $2,037 $1,725
    E09 $2,145 $1,791
    W01 $1,935 $1,464
    W02 $2,001 $1,722
    W03 $2,079 $1,797
    W04 $2,175 $1,929
    W05 $2,286 $1,986
    O01E $1,983 $1,665
    O02E $2,064 $1,779
    O03E $2,187 $1,908
    O01 $1,710 $1,341
    O02 $1,917 $1,620
    O03 $2,076 $1,827
    O04 $2,325 $1,971
    O05 $2,502 $2,007
    O06 $2,523 $2,061
    O07 $2,538 $2,091

    BAH for RAPID CITY/ELLSWORTH AFB, SD includes the following zip codes: 57626, 57701, 57702, 57703, 57706, 57709, 57718, 57719, 57725, 57732, 57737, 57741, 57745, 57748, 57751, 57754, 57758, 57759, 57761, 57767, 57769, 57775, 57779, 57780, 57783, 57785, 57787, 57790, 57791, 57792, 57793, 57799

    SIOUX FALLS, SD BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: SD265

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,314 $987
    E02 $1,314 $987
    E03 $1,314 $987
    E04 $1,314 $987
    E05 $1,437 $1,107
    E06 $1,998 $1,500
    E07 $2,022 $1,518
    E08 $2,031 $1,551
    E09 $2,082 $1,716
    W01 $2,019 $1,515
    W02 $2,028 $1,548
    W03 $2,040 $1,734
    W04 $2,106 $1,998
    W05 $2,202 $2,010
    O01E $2,025 $1,524
    O02E $2,034 $1,683
    O03E $2,115 $1,992
    O01 $1,509 $1,182
    O02 $1,992 $1,521
    O03 $2,037 $1,794
    O04 $2,232 $2,001
    O05 $2,379 $2,013
    O06 $2,397 $2,016
    O07 $2,415 $2,037

    BAH for SIOUX FALLS, SD includes the following zip codes: 57003, 57005, 57013, 57018, 57020, 57022, 57027, 57030, 57032, 57033, 57034, 57035, 57039, 57041, 57055, 57064, 57068, 57077, 57101, 57103, 57104, 57105, 57106, 57107, 57108, 57109, 57110, 57117, 57118, 57186, 57193, 57197, 57198

    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 South Dakota:

    • Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City, SD

    Basic Allowance for Housing 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