# U.S.S.G. § 2B2.1: Burglary of a Residence or a Structure Other than a Residence > Federal · Guidelines · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S2B2.1 ## Section - **Citation:** U.S.S.G. § 2B2.1 - **Heading:** Burglary of a Residence or a Structure Other than a Residence - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Guidelines - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** U.S. Sentencing Guidelines / Burglary of a Residence or a Structure Other than a Residence ## Text (a) Base Offense Level: (1) 17, if a residence; or (2) 12, if a structure other than a residence. (b) Specific Offense Characteristics (1) If the offense involved more than minimal planning, increase by 2 levels. (2) If the loss exceeded $5,000, increase the offense level as follows: LOSS (APPLY THE GREATEST) INCREASE IN LEVEL (A) $5,000 or less no increase (B) More than $5,000 add 1 (C) More than $20,000 add 2 (D) More than $95,000 add 3 (E) More than $500,000 add 4 (F) More than $1,500,000 add 5 (G) More than $3,000,000 add 6 (H) More than $5,000,000 add 7 (I) More than $9,500,000 add 8. (3) If a firearm, destructive device, or controlled substance was taken, or if the taking of such item was an object of the offense, increase by 1 level. (4) If a dangerous weapon (including a firearm) was possessed, increase by 2 levels. Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 2113(a), 2115, 2117, 2118(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Application Notes: 1. “Firearm,” “destructive device,” and “dangerous weapon” are defined in the Commentary to §1B1.1 (Application Instructions). 2. “Loss” means the value of the property taken, damaged, or destroyed. 3. Subsection (b)(4) does not apply to possession of a dangerous weapon (including a firearm) that was stolen during the course of the offense. 4. More than Minimal Planning.—“More than minimal planning” means more planning than is typical for commission of the offense in a simple form. “More than minimal planning” also exists if significant affirmative steps were taken to conceal the offense, other than conduct to which §3C1.1 (Obstructing or Impeding the Administration of Justice) applies. “More than minimal planning” shall be considered to be present in any case involving repeated acts over a period of time, unless it is clear that each instance was purely opportune. For example, checking the area to make sure no witnesses were present would not alone constitute more than minimal planning than conduct to which §3C1.1 (Obstructing or Impeding the Administration of Justice) applies. “More than minimal planning” shall be considered to be present in any case involving repeated acts over a period of time, unless it is clear that each instance was purely opportune. For example, checking the area to make sure no witnesses were present would not alone constitute more than minimal planning. By contrast, obtaining building plans to plot a particular course of entry, or disabling an alarm system, would constitute more than minimal planning. Background: The base offense level for residential burglary is higher than for other forms of burglary because of the increased risk of physical and psychological injury. Weapon possession, but not use, is a specific offense characteristic because use of a weapon (including to threaten) ordinarily would make the offense robbery. Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective January 15, 1988 (amendment 11); June 15, 1988 (amendment 12); November 1, 1989 (amendments 105 and 106); November 1, 1990 (amendments 315 and 361); November 1, 1993 (amendment 481); November 1, 2001 (amendment 617); November 1, 2014 (amendment 781); November 1, 2015 (amendment 791); November 1, 2025 (amendment 836). ## Nearby sections - [U.S.S.G. § 1A1.1 Commission’s Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1A1.1.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.1 Application Instructions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.1.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.2 Applicable Guidelines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.2.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.3 Relevant Conduct (Factors that Determine the Guideline Range)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.3.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.4 Information to be Used in Imposing Sentence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.4.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.5 Interpretation of References to Other Offense Guidelines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.5.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.6 Structure of the Guidelines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.6.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.7 Significance of Commentary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.7.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.8 Use of Certain Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.8.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.9 Class B or C Misdemeanors and Infractions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.9.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.10 Reduction in Term of Imprisonment as a Result of Amended Guideline Range](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.10.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.11 Use of Guidelines Manual in Effect on Date of Sentencing (Policy Statement)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.11.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.12 Persons Sentenced Under the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act (Policy Statement)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.12.md) - [U.S.S.G. § 1B1.13 Reduction in Term of Imprisonment Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy Statement)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S1B1.13.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USSG_S2B2.1. 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