2026 BAH Rates — Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Durham/Chapel Hill, NC (Military Housing Area NC180), 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 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-2 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-3 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-4 | $1,995 | $1,602 |
| E-5 | $2,118 | $1,770 |
| E-6 | $2,391 | $1,878 |
| E-7 | $2,436 | $1,998 |
| E-8 | $2,484 | $2,178 |
| E-9 | $2,631 | $2,250 |
| W-1 | $2,409 | $1,965 |
| W-2 | $2,454 | $2,175 |
| W-3 | $2,520 | $2,262 |
| W-4 | $2,673 | $2,394 |
| W-5 | $2,868 | $2,445 |
| O-1E | $2,439 | $2,115 |
| O-2E | $2,508 | $2,235 |
| O-3E | $2,703 | $2,382 |
| O-1 | $2,160 | $1,869 |
| O-2 | $2,388 | $2,082 |
| O-3 | $2,517 | $2,289 |
| O-4 | $2,931 | $2,430 |
| O-5 | $3,231 | $2,451 |
| O-6 | $3,258 | $2,496 |
| O-7 | $3,279 | $2,538 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Durham/Chapel Hill, NC?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Durham/Chapel Hill, NC receives $2,118 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.