2026 BAH Rates — Atlanta, GA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Atlanta, GA (Military Housing Area GA071), 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 | $1,752 |
| E-2 | $2,259 | $1,752 |
| E-3 | $2,259 | $1,752 |
| E-4 | $2,259 | $1,752 |
| E-5 | $2,388 | $1,995 |
| E-6 | $2,709 | $2,139 |
| E-7 | $2,730 | $2,262 |
| E-8 | $2,739 | $2,457 |
| E-9 | $2,757 | $2,544 |
| W-1 | $2,727 | $2,226 |
| W-2 | $2,736 | $2,454 |
| W-3 | $2,748 | $2,559 |
| W-4 | $2,772 | $2,703 |
| W-5 | $2,841 | $2,712 |
| O-1E | $2,733 | $2,385 |
| O-2E | $2,742 | $2,526 |
| O-3E | $2,784 | $2,700 |
| O-1 | $2,433 | $2,130 |
| O-2 | $2,706 | $2,349 |
| O-3 | $2,745 | $2,589 |
| O-4 | $2,859 | $2,706 |
| O-5 | $2,964 | $2,715 |
| O-6 | $2,985 | $2,718 |
| O-7 | $3,006 | $2,742 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Atlanta, GA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Atlanta, GA receives $2,388 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,995 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.