📍 U.S. Air Force & U.S. Army (AETC, 502d ABW, MEDCoE) • MHA Zip 78236

Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph & Fort Sam Houston) PCS, BAH & Housing Guide (2026)

San Antonio, TX — Everything you need to plan your PCS move, estimate your BAH vs. VA mortgage, or calculate your estimated walk-away net proceeds before selling your home on orders.

E-6 w/ Dependents BAH
$2,115/mo
2026 Est. Benchmark (78236)
O-3 w/ Dependents BAH
$2,490/mo
2026 Est. Benchmark (78236)
Median Off-Base Home
$335,000
San Antonio Market
CONUS TLE Allowance
Up to 14 Days
JTR Temporary Lodging

🏡 Off-Base Housing & PCS Equity Protection at Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph & Fort Sam Houston)

Popular PCS neighborhoods include Cibolo, Schertz, Universal City (near Randolph), Alamo Ranch, and Helotes (near Lackland). Texas has zero state transfer tax, but property tax prorations (1.8%–2.4%) are a major closing line item.

⚠️ Departing Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph & Fort Sam Houston) on PCS Orders? Beat Agents to the Punch:

When you have a hard Report No Later Than Date (RNLTD), the single biggest threat to your equity is hiring an agent who quotes an inflated listing price so your home sits unsold for 6 to 12 months while you pay two housing payments after PCSing. Know your clear, estimated walk-away net proceeds first on our Texas Seller Net Sheet Guide (78236) →

🚛 Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph & Fort Sam Houston) PPM (DITY) & Weight-Ticket Tip:

Weigh empty and loaded rental trucks or trailers at CAT Scales along I-35 (Schertz) or I-10 East before reporting to TMO.

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