Fort Hood
Fort Hood (called Fort Hood from 2023 to 2025) is the largest active-duty armored military installation in the world. Home to III Corps and 1st Cavalry Division.
Will BAH cover rent near Fort Hood?
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Fort Hood · E-5 with dependents
About $557 a month left after rent.
BAH: DoD 2026 rate tables (Fort Hood, TX housing area). Rent: HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Killeen-Temple, TX 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 Hood, TX 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 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-2 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-3 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-4 | $1,662 | $1,374 |
| E-5 | $1,695 | $1,530 |
| E-6 | $1,920 | $1,626 |
| E-7 | $2,070 | $1,668 |
| E-8 | $2,238 | $1,746 |
| E-9 | $2,409 | $1,806 |
| W-1 | $1,938 | $1,665 |
| W-2 | $2,139 | $1,743 |
| W-3 | $2,346 | $1,812 |
| W-4 | $2,433 | $1,950 |
| W-5 | $2,544 | $2,109 |
| O-1 | $1,731 | $1,623 |
| O-2 | $1,917 | $1,689 |
| O-3 | $2,340 | $1,833 |
| O-4 | $2,577 | $2,076 |
| O-5 | $2,748 | $2,169 |
| O-6 | $2,769 | $2,325 |
Rent by bedrooms
HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Killeen-Temple, TX 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 58 schools nearby (our count). The school liaison officer on base is the best first call.
Districts
On-base services
16 services listed for Fort Hood.
Childcare
Child Development Center on base.
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Fort Hood questions
What is the BAH at Fort Hood in 2026?
The 2026 DoD rate for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Hood is $1,695 a month, set for the Fort Hood, TX housing area. Without dependents it is $1,530. Pick your own grade in the BAH tool on this page, and confirm with the DoD BAH calculator.
How much is rent near Fort Hood?
HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fort Hood is $1,138 a month (Killeen-Temple, TX HUD Metro FMR Area). That figure includes basic utilities and is a typical price, not a listing. A 3-bedroom is $1,576.
Is there on-base housing at Fort Hood?
Yes, Fort Hood 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 Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights.
How do we find schools near Fort Hood?
Start with the school liaison officer at Fort Hood. They know the local districts (Killeen ISD, Copperas Cove ISD) and the enrollment dates. Our schools guide for this base lists districts and what to bring.
Is Fort Hood the same base as Fort Cavazos?
Yes. The post was named Fort Cavazos from 2023 to 2025 and is Fort Hood again. Orders, records and older websites may still use Fort Cavazos.