2026 BAH Rates — Detroit, MI
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Detroit, MI (Military Housing Area MI142), 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 | $2,034 | $1,527 |
| E-2 | $2,034 | $1,527 |
| E-3 | $2,034 | $1,527 |
| E-4 | $2,034 | $1,527 |
| E-5 | $2,361 | $1,770 |
| E-6 | $2,583 | $1,935 |
| E-7 | $2,652 | $2,049 |
| E-8 | $2,730 | $2,412 |
| E-9 | $2,904 | $2,469 |
| W-1 | $2,601 | $1,950 |
| W-2 | $2,682 | $2,409 |
| W-3 | $2,781 | $2,478 |
| W-4 | $2,949 | $2,592 |
| W-5 | $3,159 | $2,667 |
| O-1E | $2,664 | $2,358 |
| O-2E | $2,763 | $2,454 |
| O-3E | $2,982 | $2,574 |
| O-1 | $2,397 | $1,797 |
| O-2 | $2,580 | $2,256 |
| O-3 | $2,778 | $2,499 |
| O-4 | $3,228 | $2,649 |
| O-5 | $3,555 | $2,688 |
| O-6 | $3,582 | $2,757 |
| O-7 | $3,609 | $2,805 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Detroit, MI?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Detroit, MI receives $2,361 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,770 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.