2026 BAH Rates — Boise, ID
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Boise, ID (Military Housing Area ID084), 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 | $1,842 | $1,575 |
| E-2 | $1,842 | $1,575 |
| E-3 | $1,842 | $1,575 |
| E-4 | $1,842 | $1,575 |
| E-5 | $1,926 | $1,686 |
| E-6 | $2,277 | $1,761 |
| E-7 | $2,310 | $1,842 |
| E-8 | $2,346 | $2,001 |
| E-9 | $2,433 | $2,100 |
| W-1 | $2,295 | $1,827 |
| W-2 | $2,325 | $1,998 |
| W-3 | $2,373 | $2,112 |
| W-4 | $2,457 | $2,280 |
| W-5 | $2,565 | $2,316 |
| O-1E | $2,313 | $1,923 |
| O-2E | $2,364 | $2,076 |
| O-3E | $2,475 | $2,268 |
| O-1 | $1,974 | $1,758 |
| O-2 | $2,274 | $1,902 |
| O-3 | $2,370 | $2,148 |
| O-4 | $2,598 | $2,304 |
| O-5 | $2,763 | $2,319 |
| O-6 | $2,784 | $2,349 |
| O-7 | $2,802 | $2,388 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Boise, ID?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Boise, ID receives $1,926 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,686 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.