2026 BAH Rates — Cleveland, OH
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Cleveland, OH (Military Housing Area OH229), 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 | $1,791 | $1,344 |
| E-2 | $1,791 | $1,344 |
| E-3 | $1,791 | $1,344 |
| E-4 | $1,791 | $1,344 |
| E-5 | $1,998 | $1,500 |
| E-6 | $2,418 | $1,815 |
| E-7 | $2,442 | $1,833 |
| E-8 | $2,451 | $2,088 |
| E-9 | $2,559 | $2,208 |
| W-1 | $2,439 | $1,830 |
| W-2 | $2,448 | $2,085 |
| W-3 | $2,460 | $2,226 |
| W-4 | $2,604 | $2,415 |
| W-5 | $2,817 | $2,427 |
| O-1E | $2,445 | $1,995 |
| O-2E | $2,454 | $2,181 |
| O-3E | $2,637 | $2,412 |
| O-1 | $2,055 | $1,578 |
| O-2 | $2,415 | $1,932 |
| O-3 | $2,457 | $2,265 |
| O-4 | $2,889 | $2,418 |
| O-5 | $3,222 | $2,430 |
| O-6 | $3,246 | $2,436 |
| O-7 | $3,267 | $2,451 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Cleveland, OH?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Cleveland, OH receives $1,998 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,500 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.