Moving to USCG Base Miami
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Miami, Florida.
Also known as: Miami Beach, Sector Miami
Coast Guard Base Miami, with Air Station Miami and Sector Miami, anchors busy District 7 operations across the Florida Straits and Caribbean approaches. Families PCSing here settle across the Miami metro, from Opa-locka near the air station to the more affordable suburbs of Miramar and Pembroke Pines, with no Florida state income tax.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
Should you live on base or off base at USCG Base Miami?
On-base housing is limited, so nearly all families live off-base across the metro. The Miami Lakes and Hialeah areas sit closest to the air station, the Kendall and West Kendall areas offer suburban family living, and Miramar and Pembroke Pines in south Broward provide relatively more value. South Florida is expensive, though no state income tax helps.
Where do military families live near USCG Base Miami?
Families PCSing to USCG Base Miami most often settle in Miami Lakes / Hialeah, Miramar / Pembroke Pines, Kendall / West Kendall. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Lakes / Hialeah | $2,300-$3,100 | $480k-$680k | 10-20 min | Closest to the air station with a range of prices. |
| Miramar / Pembroke Pines | $2,400-$3,200 | $500k-$700k | 20-30 min | More value and strong schools in south Broward. |
| Kendall / West Kendall | $2,500-$3,300 | $520k-$720k | 25-40 min | Suburban family living to the southwest. |
Rent and home-price ranges are typical local market estimates as of 2026-07-19, not official listings. See our methodology.
How much is 2026 BAH at USCG Base Miami?
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at USCG Base Miami is set by the FL061 (Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $3,660 | $3,048 |
| E-7 | $4,026 | $3,465 |
| O-3 | $4,437 | $3,738 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
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| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper City High School | High | Broward County Public Schools | Cooper City |
| Everglades High School | High | Broward County Public Schools | Miramar |
| Silver Lakes Elementary | Elementary | Broward County Public Schools | Miramar |
USCG Base Miami PCS FAQ
Is South Florida expensive for Coast Guard families?
Yes, the Miami metro has grown pricey, so BAH is set high to match and many families look to the suburbs for value. Florida has no state income tax, which helps take-home pay. Miami Lakes and Hialeah sit closest to the air station, while Miramar and Pembroke Pines in south Broward offer more attainable family housing.
Where do families live near Coast Guard Base Miami?
The Miami Lakes and Hialeah areas sit closest to the air station. Miramar and Pembroke Pines in south Broward offer more value and strong schools about 20 to 30 minutes away. The Kendall areas to the southwest provide suburban family living. On-base housing is limited, so nearly all families live off-base across the metro.
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