Free BAH Calculator 2025 / 2026 Online
Estimate your 2025 and 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) based on location, pay grade, and dependency status.
Service & Duty Station Details
Supported Military Housing Hubs
Enter ZIP codes associated with these major duty bases to get high-accuracy rates:
Allowance Summary
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How BAH Rates Are Structured
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a US military allowance designed to offset rental housing costs in local civilian markets. Our free BAH calculator 2025 / 2026 online lets you query allowance rates across major US bases and housing areas. The database covers ranks from E-1 to O-10, separating rates based on whether the service member has dependents (spouse or children) or is single.
How to Lookup Your BAH Allowance
- Select your assigned Duty Base or housing market from the dropdown list.
- Select your current military pay grade (Rank) from E-1 to O-10.
- Select your Dependency status (With Dependents or Without Dependents).
- Review the monthly housing allowance and the calculated annual total.
- For zip codes outside major hubs, input a ZIP to receive locality estimations and links to official DoD databases.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)?
BAH is a US military allowance to help service members cover housing costs when living off-base. Rates are based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status.
Are the 2025 and 2026 BAH rates included?
Yes, this calculator has built-in reference rates for the years 2025 and 2026 to help you estimate and plan your housing allowance.
What is the difference between BAH with and without dependents?
Service members with legal dependents receive a higher BAH allowance to accommodate larger living spaces compared to single service members.
Do I need to enter my military base ZIP code?
Yes. BAH is calculated using the ZIP code of your primary duty station, not where you live.