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Fort Riley: 2026 BAH, On-Post Housing and Neighborhoods

An E-5 with dependents at Fort Riley receives $1,314 a month in BAH for 2026 ($1,158 without dependents) in the Fort Riley, KS (KS100) area. On post, Corvias Military Living, five on-post neighborhoods. Five on-post neighborhoods managed by Corvias; free RV and boat storage lot at Camp Forsyth, east of the commissary. 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 Riley, E-1 to O-10

Military housing area: Fort Riley, KS (KS100). Effective January 1, 2026. Source: DoD Defense Travel Management Office BAH Rate Lookup. Last verified 2026-10-10. E-1 through E-4 share one rate, and O-7 through O-10 share one rate, as in DoD’s own tables.

Pay gradeWith dependentsWithout dependents
E-1$1,272$1,050
E-2$1,272$1,050
E-3$1,272$1,050
E-4$1,272$1,050
E-5$1,314$1,158
E-6$1,782$1,338
E-7$1,845$1,383
E-8$1,911$1,434
E-9$2,013$1,548
W-1$1,803$1,353
W-2$1,872$1,410
W-3$1,956$1,566
W-4$2,037$1,794
W-5$2,139$1,860
O-1E$1,854$1,392
O-2E$1,941$1,518
O-3E$2,052$1,776
O-1$1,377$1,227
O-2$1,779$1,386
O-3$1,953$1,611
O-4$2,169$1,842
O-5$2,325$1,875
O-6$2,340$1,935
O-7 to O-10$2,352$1,965

On-post housing at Fort Riley

How it works

Soldiers in-process through the Army Housing Office, then apply with the Corvias leasing office at 45 Barry Avenue within 30 days of signing in to get a backdated eligibility date.

Who runs it

Corvias Military Living, five on-post neighborhoods.

The waitlist

Waits vary by rank and bedroom entitlement; placement on the list does not guarantee a home on arrival.

Who can live there

Maximum two pets (dogs or cats) per household with listed breed restrictions. A power of attorney is required to act for a service member, and the DD93 must be under a year old.

Who to call

Official housing page: Military OneSource, Fort Riley housing. Phone numbers and wait times change, so confirm before you rely on them.

Chris does not earn anything from on-post housing, which is a direct lease between you and the housing company. This section is here because you asked about your real situation.

Off-post neighborhoods near Fort Riley

Neighborhood guide coming for Fort Riley

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 Riley housing

How much is BAH for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Riley in 2026?

In the Fort Riley, KS (KS100) military housing area, the 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $1,314 a month and $1,158 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 Riley?

DoD lists Fort Riley in the Fort Riley, KS (KS100) 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 Riley?

Waits vary by rank and bedroom entitlement; placement on the list does not guarantee a home on arrival.

Source: Military OneSource / installation housing page

Who runs on-post housing at Fort Riley and who do I call?

Corvias Military Living, five on-post neighborhoods. Soldiers in-process through the Army Housing Office, then apply with the Corvias leasing office at 45 Barry Avenue within 30 days of signing in to get a backdated eligibility date. Numbers: Leasing Office, Corvias Military Living, 45 Barry Avenue: 785-717-2258; Off Post Housing Division: 785-239-3525. Confirm numbers and wait times before relying on them.

Source: Military OneSource / installation housing page

What are the key numbers for on-post housing at Fort Riley?

Five on-post neighborhoods managed by Corvias. Free RV and boat storage lot at Camp Forsyth, east of the commissary. Apply within 30 days of signing in for a backdated eligibility date. Single pregnant soldiers can join the waiting list after the first trimester.

Source: Military OneSource / installation housing page

Who has to live in the barracks or follow special rules at Fort Riley?

Maximum two pets (dogs or cats) per household with listed breed restrictions. A power of attorney is required to act for a service member, and the DD93 must be under a year old.

Source: Military OneSource / installation housing page

When is the housing office open at Fort Riley?

The official page lists: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. Hours change, so call ahead.

Source: Military OneSource / installation housing page

Can I use a VA loan to buy near Fort Riley instead?

Yes, if you are eligible: VA loans typically need no down payment. Compare a lender's quote with your $1,314 E-5 BAH. We have no verified Fort Riley neighborhood prices yet, so we publish no payment estimate.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA home loans

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BAH rates: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), effective January 1, 2026. Mortgage estimates assume 10% down, 7% interest, a 30-year term, property tax, insurance and PMI; they are estimates, not a loan offer. Crime grades are citywide FBI UCR 2025. Chris Harris, REALTOR® is affiliated with Real Broker, LLC and is not licensed in Kansas; real estate services in Kansas are provided by a licensed Real Broker agent there.