Fort Jackson: 2026 BAH, On-Post Housing and Neighborhoods
An E-5 with dependents at Fort Jackson receives $1,878 a month in BAH for 2026 ($1,647 without dependents) in the Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC (SC260) area. On post, Fort Jackson Family Homes, a Balfour Beatty Communities property. 850 family homes in eight neighborhoods, two to four bedrooms; current waits 45-90 days. 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 Jackson, E-1 to O-10
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-2 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-3 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-4 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-5 | $1,878 | $1,647 |
| E-6 | $2,121 | $1,746 |
| E-7 | $2,160 | $1,812 |
| E-8 | $2,202 | $1,932 |
| E-9 | $2,310 | $1,995 |
| W-1 | $2,136 | $1,803 |
| W-2 | $2,175 | $1,929 |
| W-3 | $2,235 | $2,004 |
| W-4 | $2,340 | $2,121 |
| W-5 | $2,475 | $2,166 |
| O-1E | $2,163 | $1,875 |
| O-2E | $2,223 | $1,980 |
| O-3E | $2,361 | $2,109 |
| O-1 | $1,914 | $1,743 |
| O-2 | $2,118 | $1,860 |
| O-3 | $2,232 | $2,028 |
| O-4 | $2,517 | $2,151 |
| O-5 | $2,724 | $2,172 |
| O-6 | $2,745 | $2,211 |
| O-7 to O-10 | $2,760 | $2,247 |
On-post housing at Fort Jackson
How it works
Call or visit the leasing office at 520 Brown Ave. A plan-language briefing at the Army Housing Office is required before signing an on-post lease.
Who runs it
Fort Jackson Family Homes, a Balfour Beatty Communities property.
The waitlist
The official page lists current waits of 45 to 90 days.
Who can live there
Key and essential personnel and drill sergeants have priority on the waitlist. Single soldiers E-5 and below are assigned to the Freddie Stowers Single Soldiers Complex.
Who to call
- Fort Jackson Family Homes, 520 Brown Ave: 803-738-8275
- Army Housing Office: 803-751-9339
Official housing page: Military OneSource, Fort Jackson housing. Phone numbers and wait times change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Off-post neighborhoods near Fort Jackson
Neighborhood guide coming for Fort Jackson
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 Jackson housing
How much is BAH for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Jackson in 2026?
In the Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC (SC260) military housing area, the 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $1,878 a month and $1,647 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 Jackson?
DoD lists Fort Jackson in the Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC (SC260) 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 Jackson?
The official page lists current waits of 45 to 90 days.
Who runs on-post housing at Fort Jackson and who do I call?
Fort Jackson Family Homes, a Balfour Beatty Communities property. Call or visit the leasing office at 520 Brown Ave. A plan-language briefing at the Army Housing Office is required before signing an on-post lease. Numbers: Fort Jackson Family Homes, 520 Brown Ave: 803-738-8275; Army Housing Office: 803-751-9339. Confirm numbers and wait times before relying on them.
What are the key numbers for on-post housing at Fort Jackson?
850 family homes in eight neighborhoods, two to four bedrooms. Current waits 45-90 days. Drill sergeants and key-and-essential personnel get waitlist priority. A pre-lease briefing at the Army Housing Office is mandatory.
Who has to live in the barracks or follow special rules at Fort Jackson?
Key and essential personnel and drill sergeants have priority on the waitlist. Single soldiers E-5 and below are assigned to the Freddie Stowers Single Soldiers Complex.
When is the housing office open at Fort Jackson?
The official page lists: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8-5; Wed 8-7; Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4. Hours change, so call ahead.
Can I use a VA loan to buy near Fort Jackson instead?
Yes, if you are eligible: VA loans typically need no down payment. Compare a lender's quote with your $1,878 E-5 BAH. We have no verified Fort Jackson neighborhood prices yet, so we publish no payment estimate.
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