2026 BAH Rates — Eastern Panhandle, WV
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Eastern Panhandle, WV (Military Housing Area WV454), 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 | $1,899 | $1,587 |
| E-2 | $1,899 | $1,587 |
| E-3 | $1,899 | $1,587 |
| E-4 | $1,899 | $1,587 |
| E-5 | $2,058 | $1,677 |
| E-6 | $2,253 | $1,752 |
| E-7 | $2,334 | $1,902 |
| E-8 | $2,421 | $2,103 |
| E-9 | $2,568 | $2,151 |
| W-1 | $2,271 | $1,854 |
| W-2 | $2,370 | $2,100 |
| W-3 | $2,481 | $2,160 |
| W-4 | $2,598 | $2,265 |
| W-5 | $2,748 | $2,352 |
| O-1E | $2,346 | $2,055 |
| O-2E | $2,463 | $2,139 |
| O-3E | $2,622 | $2,244 |
| O-1 | $2,091 | $1,737 |
| O-2 | $2,250 | $2,010 |
| O-3 | $2,478 | $2,178 |
| O-4 | $2,796 | $2,331 |
| O-5 | $3,027 | $2,376 |
| O-6 | $3,051 | $2,457 |
| O-7 | $3,072 | $2,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Eastern Panhandle, WV?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Eastern Panhandle, WV receives $2,058 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,677 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.