2026 BAH Rates — Fort Benning, GA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Benning, GA (Military Housing Area GA075), 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 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-2 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-3 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-4 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-5 | $1,716 | $1,482 |
| E-6 | $1,977 | $1,557 |
| E-7 | $2,004 | $1,635 |
| E-8 | $2,037 | $1,773 |
| E-9 | $2,121 | $1,842 |
| W-1 | $1,995 | $1,623 |
| W-2 | $2,016 | $1,770 |
| W-3 | $2,061 | $1,854 |
| W-4 | $2,148 | $1,977 |
| W-5 | $2,262 | $2,010 |
| O-1E | $2,007 | $1,713 |
| O-2E | $2,049 | $1,827 |
| O-3E | $2,166 | $1,968 |
| O-1 | $1,755 | $1,554 |
| O-2 | $1,974 | $1,692 |
| O-3 | $2,058 | $1,878 |
| O-4 | $2,295 | $1,998 |
| O-5 | $2,469 | $2,013 |
| O-6 | $2,487 | $2,034 |
| O-7 | $2,502 | $2,067 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Benning, GA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Benning, GA receives $1,716 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,482 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.