2026 BAH Rates — Allentown/Bethlehem, PA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Allentown/Bethlehem, PA (Military Housing Area PA255), 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 | $2,259 | $1,749 |
| E-2 | $2,259 | $1,749 |
| E-3 | $2,259 | $1,749 |
| E-4 | $2,259 | $1,749 |
| E-5 | $2,373 | $2,001 |
| E-6 | $2,841 | $2,151 |
| E-7 | $2,865 | $2,262 |
| E-8 | $2,874 | $2,472 |
| E-9 | $2,955 | $2,607 |
| W-1 | $2,862 | $2,232 |
| W-2 | $2,871 | $2,469 |
| W-3 | $2,883 | $2,625 |
| W-4 | $2,991 | $2,838 |
| W-5 | $3,156 | $2,850 |
| O-1E | $2,868 | $2,370 |
| O-2E | $2,877 | $2,577 |
| O-3E | $3,015 | $2,835 |
| O-1 | $2,436 | $2,142 |
| O-2 | $2,835 | $2,340 |
| O-3 | $2,880 | $2,670 |
| O-4 | $3,207 | $2,841 |
| O-5 | $3,465 | $2,853 |
| O-6 | $3,492 | $2,856 |
| O-7 | $3,516 | $2,883 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Allentown/Bethlehem, PA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Allentown/Bethlehem, PA receives $2,373 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,001 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.