2026 BAH Rates — Charlottesville, VA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Charlottesville, VA (Military Housing Area VA295), 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 | $1,845 |
| E-2 | $2,259 | $1,845 |
| E-3 | $2,259 | $1,845 |
| E-4 | $2,259 | $1,845 |
| E-5 | $2,373 | $2,034 |
| E-6 | $2,715 | $2,151 |
| E-7 | $2,835 | $2,259 |
| E-8 | $2,964 | $2,445 |
| E-9 | $3,129 | $2,541 |
| W-1 | $2,733 | $2,232 |
| W-2 | $2,889 | $2,442 |
| W-3 | $3,048 | $2,556 |
| W-4 | $3,156 | $2,739 |
| W-5 | $3,291 | $2,865 |
| O-1E | $2,856 | $2,370 |
| O-2E | $3,024 | $2,520 |
| O-3E | $3,177 | $2,706 |
| O-1 | $2,421 | $2,142 |
| O-2 | $2,712 | $2,340 |
| O-3 | $3,045 | $2,589 |
| O-4 | $3,333 | $2,838 |
| O-5 | $3,540 | $2,907 |
| O-6 | $3,567 | $3,027 |
| O-7 | $3,594 | $3,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Charlottesville, VA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Charlottesville, VA receives $2,373 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,034 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.