Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon (called Fort Gordon from 2023 to 2025) is the Home of the Army Signal Corps and Cyber Center of Excellence, making it the Army's hub for cybersecurity and intelligence training.
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Fort Gordon · E-5 with dependents
About $561 a month left after rent.
BAH: DoD 2026 rate tables (Fort Gordon, GA housing area). Rent: HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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 Gordon, GA 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 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-2 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-3 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-4 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-5 | $1,890 | $1,644 |
| E-6 | $2,157 | $1,731 |
| E-7 | $2,190 | $1,809 |
| E-8 | $2,226 | $1,947 |
| E-9 | $2,334 | $2,019 |
| W-1 | $2,175 | $1,797 |
| W-2 | $2,205 | $1,944 |
| W-3 | $2,253 | $2,031 |
| W-4 | $2,367 | $2,157 |
| W-5 | $2,514 | $2,196 |
| O-1 | $1,929 | $1,728 |
| O-2 | $2,154 | $1,866 |
| O-3 | $2,250 | $2,058 |
| O-4 | $2,559 | $2,181 |
| O-5 | $2,787 | $2,199 |
| O-6 | $2,808 | $2,226 |
Rent by bedrooms
HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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 54 schools nearby (our count). The school liaison officer on base is the best first call.
Districts
On-base services
14 services listed for Fort Gordon.
Childcare
Child Development Center on base.
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Fort Gordon questions
What is the BAH at Fort Gordon in 2026?
The 2026 DoD rate for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Gordon is $1,890 a month, set for the Fort Gordon, GA housing area. Without dependents it is $1,644. Pick your own grade in the BAH tool on this page, and confirm with the DoD BAH calculator.
How much is rent near Fort Gordon?
HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fort Gordon is $1,329 a month (Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area). That figure includes basic utilities and is a typical price, not a listing. A 3-bedroom is $1,672.
Is there on-base housing at Fort Gordon?
Yes, Fort Gordon 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 Augusta, Evans, Martinez.
How do we find schools near Fort Gordon?
Start with the school liaison officer at Fort Gordon. They know the local districts (Columbia County School District, Richmond County School District) and the enrollment dates. Our schools guide for this base lists districts and what to bring.
Is Fort Gordon the same base as Fort Eisenhower?
Yes. The post was named Fort Eisenhower from 2023 to 2025 and is Fort Gordon again. Orders, records and older websites may still use Fort Eisenhower.