2026 BAH · Maine
Maine BAH rates 2026
Maine has 4 military housing areas. E-5 BAH with dependents ranges from $1,893 in Bangor, ME to $3,252 in Portland, ME.
| Housing area | E-1 with | E-5 with | O-3 with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $3,087 | $3,252 | $4,260 |
| Brunswick, ME | $2,124 | $2,205 | $3,762 |
| Coastal Maine, ME | $2,052 | $2,193 | $2,868 |
| Bangor, ME | $1,728 | $1,893 | $2,514 |
Rural Maine: county cost groups
126 Maine ZIP codes fall outside the housing areas above and get a county cost group rate.
| Group | ZIPs in ME | E-5 with | E-5 without |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Cost Group 780 | 65 | $1,815 | $1,476 |
| County Cost Group 800 | 31 | $1,962 | $1,599 |
| County Cost Group 790 | 30 | $1,890 | $1,542 |
Sources
- Defense Travel Management Office, BAH rates, all locations and all pay grades, 2026 (ASCII files), BAH Rate Lookup. Downloaded 2026-10-08.
- DTMO, 2025 and earlier rate files (same page), used for year-over-year change.