Hampton/Newport News, VA BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Hampton/Newport News, Virginia (MHA: VA297).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $2,274 | $1,779 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $2,421 | $1,905 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $2,439 | $2,088 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $2,457 | $2,310 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $2,571 | $2,343 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $2,436 | $2,022 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $2,445 | $2,307 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $2,478 | $2,349 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $2,610 | $2,415 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $2,778 | $2,439 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,442 | $2,271 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,466 | $2,334 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,637 | $2,409 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $2,301 | $1,884 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $2,418 | $2,214 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $2,475 | $2,361 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $2,835 | $2,427 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $3,099 | $2,442 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $3,123 | $2,451 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $3,144 | $2,493 |
Hampton/Newport News, VA — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $2,082 to $3,099 — a $1,017 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Hampton/Newport News, VA.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Hampton/Newport News, VA
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$546 / +31.6%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Hampton/Newport News vs. Nearby VA Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Hampton/Newport News ranks #5 — $792/mo less than Warrenton.
About BAH in Hampton/Newport News, VA
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Hampton/Newport News, Virginia reflects the local cost of rental housing in the VA297 Military Housing Area. BAH rates are determined by surveying rental costs for various housing profiles in the area.
For an E-5 with dependents stationed in Hampton/Newport News, the monthly BAH rate is $2,274, which comes to $27,288 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $1,779 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Hampton/Newport News
View Hampton/Newport News BAH rates broken down by specific pay grade: E-5 BAH rates, E-6 BAH rates, E-7 BAH rates, O-3 BAH rates, or browse all pay grades.
Using BAH Toward a VA Home Loan
Many service members in Hampton/Newport News use their BAH to cover mortgage payments on a VA home loan. Use our BAH affordability tool to see what you can afford. Since BAH is non-taxable, it can stretch further than equivalent taxable income when qualifying for a mortgage.
Related Resources
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