O-5 BAH in the Norfolk MHA (2026)
Official 2026 BAH for O-5 with dependents in the Norfolk Military Housing Area. Plus the max home price this rate supports on a VA loan and the Hampton Roads neighborhoods that fit best.
2026 BAH (with dependents)
$3,318
per month
Max home price
~$531,000
VA loan, 0% down
MHA
IZ325
Norfolk / Hampton Roads
The O-5 with-dependents rate of $3,318/mo applies uniformly across all Hampton Roads installations: Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, NSA Hampton Roads, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and Coast Guard Base Portsmouth.
Source: Defense Travel Management Office BAH Calculator (Norfolk MHA, ZIP 23511). Verify your exact rate using your specific installation ZIP.
Who This Rate Fits
Commander / Lieutenant Colonel. Senior officer at the peak of operational career.
At $3,318/mo, an O-5 with dependents can support a home around $531K. This opens up most premium Hampton Roads markets including East Beach, Harbour View, top-tier Chesapeake, and beach-adjacent VB.
Max home price assumes 30-year fixed VA loan, current 2026 rates, no other significant debt, and BAH covering 100% of principal + interest + taxes + insurance. Actual approval depends on credit and lender overlays.
Listings That Fit Your O-5 BAH
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Sources: DTMO BAH Calculator; VA Home Loans; REIN MLS.