2026 BAH Rates — Buffalo, NY
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Buffalo, NY (Military Housing Area NY216), 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 | $2,055 | $1,623 |
| E-2 | $2,055 | $1,623 |
| E-3 | $2,055 | $1,623 |
| E-4 | $2,055 | $1,623 |
| E-5 | $2,214 | $1,791 |
| E-6 | $2,553 | $1,914 |
| E-7 | $2,631 | $2,058 |
| E-8 | $2,718 | $2,289 |
| E-9 | $2,862 | $2,382 |
| W-1 | $2,571 | $2,010 |
| W-2 | $2,667 | $2,286 |
| W-3 | $2,775 | $2,394 |
| W-4 | $2,895 | $2,565 |
| W-5 | $3,045 | $2,652 |
| O-1E | $2,646 | $2,211 |
| O-2E | $2,757 | $2,361 |
| O-3E | $2,919 | $2,544 |
| O-1 | $2,262 | $1,890 |
| O-2 | $2,550 | $2,166 |
| O-3 | $2,772 | $2,427 |
| O-4 | $3,093 | $2,631 |
| O-5 | $3,324 | $2,676 |
| O-6 | $3,351 | $2,754 |
| O-7 | $3,372 | $2,802 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Buffalo, NY?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Buffalo, NY receives $2,214 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,791 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.