Fort Rucker
Fort Rucker (called Fort Rucker from 2023 to 2025) is the home of Army Aviation, training the world's finest helicopter pilots. Home to the 110th Aviation Brigade and the Army Aviation Center of Excellence.
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Fort Rucker · E-5 with dependents
About $651 a month left after rent.
BAH: DoD 2026 rate tables (Fort Rucker, AL housing area). Rent: HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Dale County, AL, 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 Rucker, AL 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 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-2 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-3 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-4 | $1,440 | $1,167 |
| E-5 | $1,572 | $1,251 |
| E-6 | $1,743 | $1,317 |
| E-7 | $1,929 | $1,446 |
| E-8 | $2,136 | $1,611 |
| E-9 | $2,346 | $1,761 |
| W-1 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| W-2 | $2,013 | $1,608 |
| W-3 | $2,268 | $1,764 |
| W-4 | $2,373 | $1,800 |
| W-5 | $2,502 | $1,977 |
| O-1 | $1,602 | $1,305 |
| O-2 | $1,740 | $1,533 |
| O-3 | $2,262 | $1,767 |
| O-4 | $2,541 | $1,941 |
| O-5 | $2,742 | $2,058 |
| O-6 | $2,760 | $2,247 |
Rent by bedrooms
HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Dale County, AL: 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 32 schools nearby (our count). The school liaison officer on base is the best first call.
Districts
On-base services
14 services listed for Fort Rucker.
Childcare
Child Development Center on base.
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Fort Rucker questions
What is the BAH at Fort Rucker in 2026?
The 2026 DoD rate for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Rucker is $1,572 a month, set for the Fort Rucker, AL housing area. Without dependents it is $1,251. Pick your own grade in the BAH tool on this page, and confirm with the DoD BAH calculator.
How much is rent near Fort Rucker?
HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fort Rucker is $921 a month (Dale County, AL). That figure includes basic utilities and is a typical price, not a listing. A 3-bedroom is $1,275.
Is there on-base housing at Fort Rucker?
Yes, Fort Rucker 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 Daleville, Enterprise, Dothan.
How do we find schools near Fort Rucker?
Start with the school liaison officer at Fort Rucker. They know the local districts (Enterprise City Schools, Houston County Schools) and the enrollment dates. Our schools guide for this base lists districts and what to bring.
Is Fort Rucker the same base as Fort Novosel?
Yes. The post was named Fort Novosel from 2023 to 2025 and is Fort Rucker again. Orders, records and older websites may still use Fort Novosel.