Fort Bliss: 2026 BAH, On-Post Housing and Neighborhoods
An E-5 with dependents at Fort Bliss receives $1,809 a month in BAH for 2026 ($1,437 without dependents) in the El Paso, TX (TX279) area. On post, Fort Bliss Family Homes, 17 neighborhoods of privatized family housing. 17 distinct family housing neighborhoods; amenities listed include pools, splash parks, dog parks and community centers. 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 Fort Bliss, E-1 to O-10
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-2 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-3 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-4 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-5 | $1,809 | $1,437 |
| E-6 | $2,148 | $1,611 |
| E-7 | $2,172 | $1,668 |
| E-8 | $2,187 | $1,881 |
| E-9 | $2,241 | $1,977 |
| W-1 | $2,169 | $1,626 |
| W-2 | $2,178 | $1,878 |
| W-3 | $2,205 | $1,992 |
| W-4 | $2,256 | $2,148 |
| W-5 | $2,334 | $2,169 |
| O-1E | $2,175 | $1,806 |
| O-2E | $2,196 | $1,956 |
| O-3E | $2,268 | $2,142 |
| O-1 | $1,857 | $1,518 |
| O-2 | $2,145 | $1,764 |
| O-3 | $2,202 | $2,022 |
| O-4 | $2,352 | $2,157 |
| O-5 | $2,466 | $2,172 |
| O-6 | $2,484 | $2,178 |
| O-7 to O-10 | $2,496 | $2,214 |
On-post housing at Fort Bliss
How it works
Start the leasing process with Fort Bliss Family Homes, 1991 Marshall Rd.
Who runs it
Fort Bliss Family Homes, 17 neighborhoods of privatized family housing.
The waitlist
The official page gives no wait figure. Ask the leasing team.
Who can live there
Single soldiers private through sergeant live in unit barracks. Single staff sergeants and above and geographical bachelors of all ranks plan to live off post. Single E-7 and above draw BAH at the without-dependents rate.
Who to call
- Fort Bliss Family Homes leasing: 915-564-0795
- Housing Services Office (off-post help), Bldg 515B Pershing Rd: 915-568-2898
Official housing page: Military OneSource, Fort Bliss housing. Phone numbers and wait times change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Off-post neighborhoods near Fort Bliss
Neighborhood guide coming for Fort Bliss
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 Fort Bliss housing
How much is BAH for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Bliss in 2026?
In the El Paso, TX (TX279) military housing area, the 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $1,809 a month and $1,437 without dependents. The full E-1 to O-10 table is above on this page.
Source: DoD Defense Travel Management Office, BAH Rate Lookup
Which BAH area covers Fort Bliss?
DoD lists Fort Bliss in the El Paso, TX (TX279) housing area. You are paid the rate for your duty station's ZIP code, not for where you choose to live, so living farther out does not change your BAH.
Source: DoD BAH Rate Lookup
How long is the on-post housing waitlist at Fort Bliss?
The official page gives no wait figure. Ask the leasing team.
Who runs on-post housing at Fort Bliss and who do I call?
Fort Bliss Family Homes, 17 neighborhoods of privatized family housing. Start the leasing process with Fort Bliss Family Homes, 1991 Marshall Rd. Numbers: Fort Bliss Family Homes leasing: 915-564-0795; Housing Services Office (off-post help), Bldg 515B Pershing Rd: 915-568-2898. Confirm numbers and wait times before relying on them.
What are the key numbers for on-post housing at Fort Bliss?
17 distinct family housing neighborhoods. Amenities listed include pools, splash parks, dog parks and community centers. Off-post help is a separate Housing Services Office. Fort Bliss sits in the El Paso BAH area.
Who has to live in the barracks or follow special rules at Fort Bliss?
Single soldiers private through sergeant live in unit barracks. Single staff sergeants and above and geographical bachelors of all ranks plan to live off post. Single E-7 and above draw BAH at the without-dependents rate.
When is the housing office open at Fort Bliss?
The official page lists: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8-5; Wed 8-4. Hours change, so call ahead.
Can I use a VA loan to buy near Fort Bliss instead?
Yes, if you are eligible: VA loans typically need no down payment. Compare a lender's quote with your $1,809 E-5 BAH. We have no verified Fort Bliss neighborhood prices yet, so we publish no payment estimate.
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