Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (formerly MCB Camp Lejeune and Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River): 2026 BAH, On-Post Housing and Neighborhoods
An E-5 with dependents at Camp Lejeune receives $1,584 a month in BAH for 2026 ($1,476 without dependents) in the Camp Lejeune, NC (NC178) area. On post, Privatized (public-private venture) housing; the official contact is Liberty Military Housing. 5,204 privatized units across Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River; central heat/air, washer-dryer hookups, range, microwave and refrigerator in all homes. A neighborhood guide for this area is coming; the BAH table and on-post housing details below are complete.
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2026 BAH rates at Camp Lejeune, E-1 to O-10
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-2 | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-3 | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-4 | $1,578 | $1,323 |
| E-5 | $1,584 | $1,476 |
| E-6 | $1,944 | $1,569 |
| E-7 | $1,995 | $1,593 |
| E-8 | $2,049 | $1,662 |
| E-9 | $2,160 | $1,761 |
| W-1 | $1,962 | $1,590 |
| W-2 | $2,016 | $1,659 |
| W-3 | $2,088 | $1,776 |
| W-4 | $2,187 | $1,950 |
| W-5 | $2,316 | $2,004 |
| O-1E | $2,001 | $1,599 |
| O-2E | $2,073 | $1,740 |
| O-3E | $2,208 | $1,935 |
| O-1 | $1,635 | $1,566 |
| O-2 | $1,941 | $1,596 |
| O-3 | $2,085 | $1,809 |
| O-4 | $2,355 | $1,989 |
| O-5 | $2,553 | $2,016 |
| O-6 | $2,571 | $2,064 |
| O-7 to O-10 | $2,586 | $2,097 |
On-post housing at Camp Lejeune
How it works
Apply through the Military Housing Office; the Family Housing Division page lists required documents, wait times and floor plans.
Who runs it
Privatized (public-private venture) housing; the official contact is Liberty Military Housing.
The waitlist
Wait times are posted by the Military Housing Office. The official page does not state a figure.
Who can live there
Single enlisted Marines E-5 and below live in the barracks unless command approves living in the community. Dual-military couples with no other dependents count as single if stationed or living more than 50 miles apart.
Who to call
- Liberty Military Housing, TT-43 Inchon Street: 910-238-3083
Official housing page: Military OneSource, Camp Lejeune housing. Phone numbers and wait times change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Off-post neighborhoods near Camp Lejeune
Neighborhood guide coming for Camp Lejeune
We do not yet have complete, verified neighborhood and commute data for this area, so we are not going to show you a guess. Your BAH is in the table above. Chris can walk you through BAH and PCS timing directly, and can introduce you to a licensed Real Broker agent here if you want to rent or buy.
Frequently asked questions about Camp Lejeune housing
How much is BAH for an E-5 with dependents at Camp Lejeune in 2026?
In the Camp Lejeune, NC (NC178) military housing area, the 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $1,584 a month and $1,476 without dependents. The full E-1 to O-10 table is above on this page.
Source: DoD Defense Travel Management Office, BAH Rate Lookup
Is Camp Lejeune the same place as MCB Camp Lejeune and Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River?
Yes. Camp Lejeune is the current official name; older orders, listings and searches may still say MCB Camp Lejeune and Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. BAH is set by the housing area (Camp Lejeune, NC (NC178)), not by the name of the installation.
How long is the on-post housing waitlist at Camp Lejeune?
Wait times are posted by the Military Housing Office. The official page does not state a figure.
Who runs on-post housing at Camp Lejeune and who do I call?
Privatized (public-private venture) housing; the official contact is Liberty Military Housing. Apply through the Military Housing Office; the Family Housing Division page lists required documents, wait times and floor plans. Numbers: Liberty Military Housing, TT-43 Inchon Street: 910-238-3083. Confirm numbers and wait times before relying on them.
What are the key numbers for on-post housing at Camp Lejeune?
5,204 privatized units across Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. Central heat/air, washer-dryer hookups, range, microwave and refrigerator in all homes. Barracks mandatory for single enlisted E-5 and below without command approval. Dual-military couples more than 50 miles apart are treated as single.
Who has to live in the barracks or follow special rules at Camp Lejeune?
Single enlisted Marines E-5 and below live in the barracks unless command approves living in the community. Dual-military couples with no other dependents count as single if stationed or living more than 50 miles apart.
When is the housing office open at Camp Lejeune?
The official page lists: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. Hours change, so call ahead.
Can I use a VA loan to buy near Camp Lejeune instead?
Yes, if you are eligible: VA loans typically need no down payment. Compare a lender's quote with your $1,584 E-5 BAH. We have no verified Camp Lejeune neighborhood prices yet, so we publish no payment estimate.
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