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How Basic Allowance for Housing Works
BAH is a monthly stipend paid to service members to offset housing costs in the civilian market. Your rate depends on three factors:
Duty Station Location
BAH rates vary by zip code and Military Housing Area (MHA). High-cost cities like San Francisco and New York have significantly higher rates.
Pay Grade (Rank)
Higher-ranking service members receive more BAH. Rates scale from E-1 through O-10, including warrant officers.
Dependency Status
Service members with dependents (spouse, children) receive a higher BAH rate than those without dependents.
BAH Rates by City
Browse 2026 BAH rates for the most popular military duty stations across the country.
Ketchikan, AK
E-5: $2,868/mo
Sitka, AK
E-5: $3,210/mo
Juneau, AK
E-5: $3,354/mo
Kodiak Island, AK
E-5: $2,865/mo
Anchorage, AK
E-5: $2,874/mo
Fairbanks, AK
E-5: $2,436/mo
Anniston/Fort Mcclellan, AL
E-5: $1,185/mo
Fort Rucker, AL
E-5: $1,572/mo
Huntsville, AL
E-5: $1,797/mo
Mobile, AL
E-5: $1,887/mo
Montgomery, AL
E-5: $1,683/mo
Auburn, AL
E-5: $1,707/mo
BAH Rates by Pay Grade
Your rank is one of the biggest factors in your BAH rate. Explore rates for the most common pay grades.
Historical BAH Rates
Track how BAH rates have changed over the past 5 years across every duty station.
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