How much is BAH in New Mexico?

BAH varies by pay grade, dependency status, and ZIP-based Military Housing Area, and DoD updates rates annually. Verify your exact rate on the official DoD BAH calculator before making housing decisions in New Mexico.

Can I use my BAH to qualify for a VA loan in New Mexico?

Yes. VA underwriters can count BAH as stable, tax-free income. Because it's nontaxable, a lender may gross it up when calculating debt-to-income ratios; the applicable percentage depends on the agency/investor guideline and the borrower's actual documented tax situation. VA underwriting emphasizes residual income and actual income.

BAH · NM

New Mexico BAH rates for 2026.

Kirtland AFB and Holloman AFB define NM BAH.

All state BAH rates

MHA / Installation area	Installations
Albuquerque / Kirtland AFB	Kirtland AFB
Alamogordo / Holloman AFB	Holloman AFB

BAH rates vary by pay grade, dependency status, and ZIP-based MHA, and DoD updates them annually. Verify your exact 2026 rate on the official DoD BAH calculator before making financial decisions.

BAH by installation in New Mexico

Kirtland AFB BAH

Kirtland AFB falls under the Albuquerque / Kirtland AFB Military Housing Area. Your 2026 BAH rate depends on pay grade and dependency status — look up the exact figure for the Albuquerque / Kirtland AFB MHA on the official DoD BAH calculator.

Holloman AFB BAH

Holloman AFB falls under the Alamogordo / Holloman AFB Military Housing Area. Your 2026 BAH rate depends on pay grade and dependency status — look up the exact figure for the Alamogordo / Holloman AFB MHA on the official DoD BAH calculator.

2026 FHFA conforming limits in New Mexico

2026 FHFA conforming and high-cost county limit values, plus a full state VA loan guide. Borrowers with full entitlement have no VA loan limit.

New Mexico snapshot: 2026 FHFA conforming loan limits are set per county, not per state. See the New Mexico county list for the verified one-unit figure that applies to a specific property.