2026 BAH Rates — Albany, GA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Albany, GA (Military Housing Area GA072), 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 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-2 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-3 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-4 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-5 | $1,371 | $1,242 |
| E-6 | $1,539 | $1,284 |
| E-7 | $1,671 | $1,329 |
| E-8 | $1,815 | $1,410 |
| E-9 | $2,010 | $1,509 |
| W-1 | $1,557 | $1,326 |
| W-2 | $1,731 | $1,407 |
| W-3 | $1,911 | $1,512 |
| W-4 | $2,046 | $1,563 |
| W-5 | $2,217 | $1,707 |
| O-1E | $1,695 | $1,368 |
| O-2E | $1,884 | $1,440 |
| O-3E | $2,073 | $1,554 |
| O-1 | $1,401 | $1,281 |
| O-2 | $1,536 | $1,362 |
| O-3 | $1,905 | $1,515 |
| O-4 | $2,271 | $1,704 |
| O-5 | $2,532 | $1,899 |
| O-6 | $2,550 | $1,914 |
| O-7 | $2,568 | $1,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Albany, GA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Albany, GA receives $1,371 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,242 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.