2026 BAH Rates — Asheville, NC
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Asheville, NC (Military Housing Area NC187), 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 | $2,052 | $1,575 |
| E-2 | $2,052 | $1,575 |
| E-3 | $2,052 | $1,575 |
| E-4 | $2,052 | $1,575 |
| E-5 | $2,214 | $1,773 |
| E-6 | $2,571 | $1,926 |
| E-7 | $2,667 | $2,058 |
| E-8 | $2,772 | $2,292 |
| E-9 | $2,979 | $2,391 |
| W-1 | $2,589 | $2,007 |
| W-2 | $2,709 | $2,289 |
| W-3 | $2,838 | $2,406 |
| W-4 | $3,033 | $2,586 |
| W-5 | $3,270 | $2,688 |
| O-1E | $2,682 | $2,211 |
| O-2E | $2,817 | $2,367 |
| O-3E | $3,069 | $2,562 |
| O-1 | $2,265 | $1,887 |
| O-2 | $2,568 | $2,166 |
| O-3 | $2,835 | $2,439 |
| O-4 | $3,351 | $2,667 |
| O-5 | $3,723 | $2,793 |
| O-6 | $3,753 | $2,817 |
| O-7 | $3,780 | $2,865 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Asheville, NC?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Asheville, NC receives $2,214 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,773 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.