2026 BAH Rates — El Paso, TX
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for El Paso, TX (Military Housing Area TX279), 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 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-2 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-3 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-4 | $1,665 | $1,302 |
| E-5 | $1,809 | $1,437 |
| E-6 | $2,148 | $1,611 |
| E-7 | $2,172 | $1,668 |
| E-8 | $2,187 | $1,881 |
| E-9 | $2,241 | $1,977 |
| W-1 | $2,169 | $1,626 |
| W-2 | $2,178 | $1,878 |
| W-3 | $2,205 | $1,992 |
| W-4 | $2,256 | $2,148 |
| W-5 | $2,334 | $2,169 |
| O-1E | $2,175 | $1,806 |
| O-2E | $2,196 | $1,956 |
| O-3E | $2,268 | $2,142 |
| O-1 | $1,857 | $1,518 |
| O-2 | $2,145 | $1,764 |
| O-3 | $2,202 | $2,022 |
| O-4 | $2,352 | $2,157 |
| O-5 | $2,466 | $2,172 |
| O-6 | $2,484 | $2,178 |
| O-7 | $2,496 | $2,214 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in El Paso, TX?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in El Paso, TX receives $1,809 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,437 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.