Nellis Air Force Base: 2026 BAH, On-Post Housing and Neighborhoods
An E-5 with dependents at Nellis AFB receives $2,070 a month in BAH for 2026 ($1,737 without dependents) in the Nellis Afb/Las Vegas, NV (NV212) area. On post, Nellis Family Housing, operated by Hunt Communities. $0 security deposit on base; water, sewer, trash and recycling covered; electric and gas capped by allowance. 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 Nellis AFB, E-1 to O-10
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-2 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-3 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-4 | $1,941 | $1,629 |
| E-5 | $2,070 | $1,737 |
| E-6 | $2,208 | $1,818 |
| E-7 | $2,268 | $1,941 |
| E-8 | $2,337 | $2,103 |
| E-9 | $2,445 | $2,133 |
| W-1 | $2,223 | $1,908 |
| W-2 | $2,298 | $2,100 |
| W-3 | $2,385 | $2,139 |
| W-4 | $2,469 | $2,214 |
| W-5 | $2,577 | $2,283 |
| O-1E | $2,277 | $2,067 |
| O-2E | $2,370 | $2,127 |
| O-3E | $2,487 | $2,196 |
| O-1 | $2,094 | $1,806 |
| O-2 | $2,205 | $2,031 |
| O-3 | $2,382 | $2,151 |
| O-4 | $2,610 | $2,265 |
| O-5 | $2,775 | $2,301 |
| O-6 | $2,796 | $2,361 |
| O-7 to O-10 | $2,814 | $2,400 |
On-post housing at Nellis AFB
How it works
Process your housing requirement (on or off base) at the Military Housing Office; do not sign an off-base lease before inspecting the property and ensuring a military clause.
Who runs it
Nellis Family Housing, operated by Hunt Communities.
The waitlist
The official page gives no wait figure.
Who can live there
On-base benefits listed: $0 security deposit, 24-hour emergency maintenance, a gated community. Not all utilities are included; overages come out of pocket.
Who to call
- Housing Management Office, 4601 Richard Kisling Drive: 702-652-1840
Official housing page: Military OneSource, Nellis AFB housing. Phone numbers and wait times change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Off-post neighborhoods near Nellis AFB
Neighborhood guide coming for Nellis AFB
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 Nellis AFB housing
How much is BAH for an E-5 with dependents at Nellis AFB in 2026?
In the Nellis Afb/Las Vegas, NV (NV212) military housing area, the 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents is $2,070 a month and $1,737 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 Nellis AFB?
DoD lists Nellis AFB in the Nellis Afb/Las Vegas, NV (NV212) 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 Nellis AFB?
The official page gives no wait figure.
Who runs on-post housing at Nellis AFB and who do I call?
Nellis Family Housing, operated by Hunt Communities. Process your housing requirement (on or off base) at the Military Housing Office; do not sign an off-base lease before inspecting the property and ensuring a military clause. Numbers: Housing Management Office, 4601 Richard Kisling Drive: 702-652-1840. Confirm numbers and wait times before relying on them.
What are the key numbers for on-post housing at Nellis AFB?
$0 security deposit on base. Water, sewer, trash and recycling covered; electric and gas capped by allowance. Housing office is on the hospital side of base, Bldg 4601. Operated by Hunt Communities.
Who has to live in the barracks or follow special rules at Nellis AFB?
On-base benefits listed: $0 security deposit, 24-hour emergency maintenance, a gated community. Not all utilities are included; overages come out of pocket.
When is the housing office open at Nellis AFB?
The official page lists: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30-3:30. Hours change, so call ahead.
Can I use a VA loan to buy near Nellis AFB instead?
Yes, if you are eligible: VA loans typically need no down payment. Compare a lender's quote with your $2,070 E-5 BAH. We have no verified Nellis AFB neighborhood prices yet, so we publish no payment estimate.
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