Port Angeles, WA BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Port Angeles, Washington (MHA: WA308).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $2,145 | $1,671 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $2,145 | $1,671 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $2,145 | $1,671 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $2,145 | $1,671 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $2,436 | $1,827 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $2,859 | $2,145 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $2,940 | $2,205 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $3,027 | $2,526 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $3,138 | $2,646 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $2,880 | $2,160 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $2,976 | $2,523 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $3,084 | $2,664 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $3,159 | $2,874 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $3,258 | $2,958 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,955 | $2,433 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,066 | $2,619 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,174 | $2,853 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $2,493 | $1,869 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $2,856 | $2,340 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $3,081 | $2,706 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $3,285 | $2,940 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $3,435 | $2,982 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $3,462 | $3,060 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $3,489 | $3,114 |
Port Angeles, WA — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $2,145 to $3,435 — a $1,290 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Port Angeles, WA.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Port Angeles, WA
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$681 / +38.8%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Port Angeles vs. Nearby WA Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Port Angeles ranks #4 — $699/mo less than Seattle.
About BAH in Port Angeles, WA
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Port Angeles, Washington reflects the local cost of rental housing in the WA308 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 Port Angeles, the monthly BAH rate is $2,436, which comes to $29,232 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $1,827 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Port Angeles
View Port Angeles 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 Port Angeles 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
- Historical BAH rates — See how Port Angeles rates changed from 2022 to 2026
- Compare BAH rates — Compare Port Angeles with another duty station
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