2026 BAH Rates — Coos Bay, OR
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Coos Bay, OR (Military Housing Area OR242), 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 | $1,635 | $1,341 |
| E-2 | $1,635 | $1,341 |
| E-3 | $1,635 | $1,341 |
| E-4 | $1,635 | $1,341 |
| E-5 | $1,779 | $1,428 |
| E-6 | $2,214 | $1,662 |
| E-7 | $2,391 | $1,794 |
| E-8 | $2,583 | $1,938 |
| E-9 | $2,772 | $2,079 |
| W-1 | $2,238 | $1,680 |
| W-2 | $2,469 | $1,869 |
| W-3 | $2,706 | $2,082 |
| W-4 | $2,796 | $2,253 |
| W-5 | $2,910 | $2,433 |
| O-1E | $2,427 | $1,821 |
| O-2E | $2,670 | $2,004 |
| O-3E | $2,814 | $2,208 |
| O-1 | $1,839 | $1,488 |
| O-2 | $2,211 | $1,797 |
| O-3 | $2,697 | $2,085 |
| O-4 | $2,943 | $2,400 |
| O-5 | $3,117 | $2,508 |
| O-6 | $3,141 | $2,685 |
| O-7 | $3,162 | $2,730 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Coos Bay, OR?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Coos Bay, OR receives $1,779 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,428 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.