Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg (called Fort Bragg from 2023 to 2025) is the world's most populated military installation. Home to the XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
Will BAH cover rent near Fort Bragg?
Your grade and family size, next to what a place actually rents for here.
Fort Bragg · E-5 with dependents
About $330 a month left after rent.
BAH: DoD 2026 rate tables (Fort Bragg/Pope, NC housing area). Rent: HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Fayetteville, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, which is rent plus basic utilities for a typical unit, not a quote. Check your exact BAH with the DoD BAH calculator. HUD rent data.
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2026 DoD BAH rates by grade
From the DoD 2026 BAH rate tables, Fort Bragg/Pope, NC housing area. BAH is tax free and you keep what you do not spend on housing. Confirm on the DoD BAH calculator.
| Grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| 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-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 |
Rent by bedrooms
HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Fayetteville, NC HUD Metro FMR Area: rent plus basic utilities for a typical unit. HUD data.
Housing
Wait lists move fast. Call the housing office the week your orders arrive.
Where families look off base
Cost of living
Index, 100 is the U.S. average. Our estimate.
Schools
About 67 schools nearby (our count). The school liaison officer on base is the best first call.
Districts
On-base services
17 services listed for Fort Bragg.
Childcare
Child Development Center on base.
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Fort Bragg questions
What is the BAH at Fort Bragg in 2026?
The 2026 DoD rate for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Bragg is $1,806 a month, set for the Fort Bragg/Pope, NC housing area. Without dependents it is $1,527. Pick your own grade in the BAH tool on this page, and confirm with the DoD BAH calculator.
How much is rent near Fort Bragg?
HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fort Bragg is $1,476 a month (Fayetteville, NC HUD Metro FMR Area). That figure includes basic utilities and is a typical price, not a listing. A 3-bedroom is $1,937.
Is there on-base housing at Fort Bragg?
Yes, Fort Bragg has on-base family housing. Wait lists change often, so call the housing office as soon as you have orders and get on the list early. Off base, families often look in Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Raeford.
How do we find schools near Fort Bragg?
Start with the school liaison officer at Fort Bragg. They know the local districts (Cumberland County Schools, Moore County Schools) and the enrollment dates. Our schools guide for this base lists districts and what to bring.
Is Fort Bragg the same base as Fort Liberty?
Yes. The post was named Fort Liberty from 2023 to 2025 and is Fort Bragg again. Orders, records and older websites may still use Fort Liberty.