2026 BAH Rates — Astoria, OR
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Astoria, OR (Military Housing Area OR241), 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 | $1,914 | $1,623 |
| E-2 | $1,914 | $1,623 |
| E-3 | $1,914 | $1,623 |
| E-4 | $1,914 | $1,623 |
| E-5 | $2,055 | $1,713 |
| E-6 | $2,796 | $2,097 |
| E-7 | $2,949 | $2,211 |
| E-8 | $3,114 | $2,337 |
| E-9 | $3,291 | $2,469 |
| W-1 | $2,817 | $2,112 |
| W-2 | $3,015 | $2,262 |
| W-3 | $3,219 | $2,472 |
| W-4 | $3,318 | $2,829 |
| W-5 | $3,444 | $2,985 |
| O-1E | $2,979 | $2,235 |
| O-2E | $3,189 | $2,391 |
| O-3E | $3,339 | $2,790 |
| O-1 | $2,145 | $1,773 |
| O-2 | $2,787 | $2,214 |
| O-3 | $3,213 | $2,526 |
| O-4 | $3,480 | $2,955 |
| O-5 | $3,672 | $3,045 |
| O-6 | $3,702 | $3,198 |
| O-7 | $3,729 | $3,252 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Astoria, OR?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Astoria, OR receives $2,055 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,713 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.