2026 BAH Rates — Akron, OH
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Akron, OH (Military Housing Area OH227), effective January 1, 2026. BAH is a tax-free monthly allowance set by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,536 | $1,197 |
| E-2 | $1,536 | $1,197 |
| E-3 | $1,536 | $1,197 |
| E-4 | $1,536 | $1,197 |
| E-5 | $1,581 | $1,383 |
| E-6 | $1,926 | $1,494 |
| E-7 | $1,950 | $1,539 |
| E-8 | $1,962 | $1,653 |
| E-9 | $2,094 | $1,752 |
| W-1 | $1,947 | $1,536 |
| W-2 | $1,956 | $1,650 |
| W-3 | $1,980 | $1,764 |
| W-4 | $2,136 | $1,923 |
| W-5 | $2,337 | $1,947 |
| O-1E | $1,953 | $1,578 |
| O-2E | $1,971 | $1,728 |
| O-3E | $2,169 | $1,920 |
| O-1 | $1,629 | $1,491 |
| O-2 | $1,923 | $1,569 |
| O-3 | $1,977 | $1,797 |
| O-4 | $2,403 | $1,935 |
| O-5 | $2,715 | $2,037 |
| O-6 | $2,736 | $2,052 |
| O-7 | $2,751 | $2,064 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Akron, OH?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Akron, OH receives $1,581 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,383 without dependents. Rates vary by pay grade — see the full table above.
Is BAH taxable?
No. BAH is a tax-free housing allowance, which makes it worth more than the same amount of taxable base pay.