Fort Bragg (formerly Fort Liberty): 2026 BAH, On-Post Housing and Neighborhoods
An E-5 with dependents at Fort Bragg receives $1,806 a month in BAH for 2026 ($1,527 without dependents) in the Fort Bragg/Pope, NC (NC182) area. The most affordable of 14 mapped Fayetteville neighborhoods with enough recent sales are Downtown Fayetteville ($156,695), Douglas Byrd ($204,929), College Lakes ($215,000). Estimated mortgage payments in those areas run $1,240 to $1,701 a month.
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2026 BAH rates at Fort Bragg, E-1 to O-10
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-2 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-3 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-4 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-5 | $1,806 | $1,527 |
| E-6 | $2,049 | $1,638 |
| E-7 | $2,094 | $1,722 |
| E-8 | $2,142 | $1,860 |
| E-9 | $2,244 | $1,923 |
| W-1 | $2,067 | $1,707 |
| W-2 | $2,112 | $1,857 |
| W-3 | $2,178 | $1,935 |
| W-4 | $2,271 | $2,052 |
| W-5 | $2,391 | $2,103 |
| O-1E | $2,097 | $1,803 |
| O-2E | $2,166 | $1,908 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $2,040 |
| O-1 | $1,842 | $1,635 |
| O-2 | $2,046 | $1,782 |
| O-3 | $2,175 | $1,956 |
| O-4 | $2,427 | $2,088 |
| O-5 | $2,610 | $2,109 |
| O-6 | $2,628 | $2,154 |
| O-7 to O-10 | $2,646 | $2,190 |
On-post housing at Fort Bragg
How it works
Corvias manages on-post family housing at Fort Bragg under contract to the Army. The Army's Directorate of Public Works Housing Division oversees the contract and handles off-post and single-Soldier housing.
Who runs it
Corvias Military Housing (Fort Bragg Family Housing)
The waitlist
Estimated waits depend on your authorized rank and the number of bedrooms you qualify for. There is no single published number; ask the leasing center for the current estimate.
Who can live there
Corvias can send you the list of documents needed to apply.
Who to call
- Corvias Leasing and Relocation Center: 910-495-0878
Official housing page: Military OneSource, Fort Bragg housing. Phone numbers and wait times change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Off-post neighborhoods near Fort Bragg, adjusted for your BAH
Downtown Fayetteville
Anderson Creek Club
Kings Grant Club
Carolina Hills
Can you buy near Fort Bragg on BAH alone?
| Pay grade | BAH | Payment, median home | Gap | Neighborhoods covered | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 to E-4 | $1,722 | $2,314 | -$592 | 3 of 14 | BAH covers 3 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| E-5 | $1,806 | $2,314 | -$508 | 4 of 14 | BAH covers 4 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| E-6 | $2,049 | $2,314 | -$265 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| E-7 | $2,094 | $2,314 | -$220 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| E-8 | $2,142 | $2,314 | -$172 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| E-9 | $2,244 | $2,314 | -$70 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| W-1 | $2,067 | $2,314 | -$247 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| W-2 | $2,112 | $2,314 | -$202 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| W-3 | $2,178 | $2,314 | -$136 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| W-4 | $2,271 | $2,314 | -$43 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| W-5 | $2,391 | $2,314 | +$77 | 8 of 14 | BAH covers the median home and 8 of 14 neighborhoods. |
| O-1 | $1,842 | $2,314 | -$472 | 5 of 14 | BAH covers 5 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| O-2 | $2,046 | $2,314 | -$268 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| O-3 | $2,175 | $2,314 | -$139 | 7 of 14 | BAH covers 7 of 14 neighborhoods, but not the median home. |
| O-4 | $2,427 | $2,314 | +$113 | 8 of 14 | BAH covers the median home and 8 of 14 neighborhoods. |
| O-5 | $2,610 | $2,314 | +$296 | 10 of 14 | BAH covers the median home and 10 of 14 neighborhoods. |
| O-6 | $2,628 | $2,314 | +$314 | 10 of 14 | BAH covers the median home and 10 of 14 neighborhoods. |
The most affordable well-sampled neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Median price | Recent sales | Est. payment | BAH needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fayetteville | $156,695 | 12 | $1,240 | first covered at E-1 to E-4 |
| Douglas Byrd | $204,929 | 110 | $1,622 | first covered at E-1 to E-4 |
| College Lakes | $215,000 | 17 | $1,701 | first covered at E-1 to E-4 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Bragg housing
How much is BAH for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Bragg in 2026?
In the Fort Bragg/Pope, NC (NC182) military housing area, the 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $1,806 a month and $1,527 without dependents. The full table for every pay grade is above on this page.
Source: DoD Defense Travel Management Office, BAH Rate Lookup
Is BAH enough to cover a mortgage in Fayetteville?
The median home price in Fayetteville is about $292,493. With 10% down, a 7% rate, a 30-year loan, plus property tax, insurance and mortgage insurance, that is roughly $2,314 a month. An E-5 with dependents gets $1,806 in BAH, so the median home comes in about $508 a month over BAH. Your own number depends on your rate, down payment and the specific home. VA loans can change the math, since they allow zero down.
Source: Median price: Redfin / NeighborSeek market data; tax rate: Census ACS 2023
Is Fort Bragg the same as Fort Liberty?
Fort Bragg is the current official name. The installation was renamed Fort Liberty for a period and reverted to Fort Bragg in 2025, so older orders, listings and searches may still use Fort Liberty. BAH is set by the housing area, not the name.
How long is the on-post housing waitlist at Fort Bragg?
Estimated waits depend on your authorized rank and the number of bedrooms you qualify for. There is no single published number; ask the leasing center for the current estimate.
Who runs on-post housing at Fort Bragg and who do I call?
Corvias Military Housing (Fort Bragg Family Housing). Corvias manages on-post family housing at Fort Bragg under contract to the Army. The Army's Directorate of Public Works Housing Division oversees the contract and handles off-post and single-Soldier housing. Numbers: Corvias Leasing and Relocation Center: 910-495-0878. Confirm numbers and wait times before relying on them.
Do I still get BAH if I live in privatized housing at Fort Bragg?
In privatized on-post housing you generally keep receiving BAH and it goes to the housing company as rent, so you usually do not also pay a separate mortgage or rent. Utilities and renter's insurance are usually separate. Confirm the exact terms with the leasing office before you sign.
Source: DoD BAH Rate Lookup
Can I use a VA loan to buy a home near Fort Bragg?
Yes. VA-backed loans are available to eligible service members and veterans, typically with no down payment requirement and no monthly mortgage insurance, though a one-time VA funding fee usually applies unless you are exempt. Property tax in Fayetteville runs about 1.09% of home value per year (Census ACS 2023), which matters when you compare payment to BAH. A lender can confirm your eligibility and entitlement.
Which Fayetteville neighborhoods are the most affordable for Fort Bragg families?
By median home price, the three lowest of the 14 mapped Fayetteville neighborhoods in our data are Downtown Fayetteville ($156,695), Douglas Byrd ($204,929), College Lakes ($215,000). Price is not the whole picture: commute, schools and your own budget matter, and crime on this page is a citywide grade, not neighborhood-level. Use the neighborhood list above with your own pay grade.
Source: Redfin neighborhood medians, Jan-Jun 2026; FBI UCR 2025
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