2026 BAH Rates — Fayetteville, AR
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fayetteville, AR (Military Housing Area AR411), 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 | $1,662 | $1,263 |
| E-2 | $1,662 | $1,263 |
| E-3 | $1,662 | $1,263 |
| E-4 | $1,662 | $1,263 |
| E-5 | $1,782 | $1,437 |
| E-6 | $2,040 | $1,545 |
| E-7 | $2,154 | $1,662 |
| E-8 | $2,280 | $1,839 |
| E-9 | $2,439 | $1,908 |
| W-1 | $2,058 | $1,632 |
| W-2 | $2,205 | $1,836 |
| W-3 | $2,361 | $1,920 |
| W-4 | $2,466 | $2,061 |
| W-5 | $2,601 | $2,181 |
| O-1E | $2,175 | $1,779 |
| O-2E | $2,337 | $1,893 |
| O-3E | $2,487 | $2,031 |
| O-1 | $1,821 | $1,536 |
| O-2 | $2,037 | $1,746 |
| O-3 | $2,355 | $1,944 |
| O-4 | $2,640 | $2,157 |
| O-5 | $2,847 | $2,223 |
| O-6 | $2,868 | $2,340 |
| O-7 | $2,886 | $2,376 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fayetteville, AR?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fayetteville, AR receives $1,782 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.