2026 BAH Rates — Fort Bragg/Pope, NC
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Bragg/Pope, NC (Military Housing Area NC182), 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 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-2 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-3 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-4 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-5 | $1,806 | $1,527 |
| E-6 | $2,049 | $1,638 |
| E-7 | $2,094 | $1,722 |
| E-8 | $2,142 | $1,860 |
| E-9 | $2,244 | $1,923 |
| W-1 | $2,067 | $1,707 |
| W-2 | $2,112 | $1,857 |
| W-3 | $2,178 | $1,935 |
| W-4 | $2,271 | $2,052 |
| W-5 | $2,391 | $2,103 |
| O-1E | $2,097 | $1,803 |
| O-2E | $2,166 | $1,908 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $2,040 |
| O-1 | $1,842 | $1,635 |
| O-2 | $2,046 | $1,782 |
| O-3 | $2,175 | $1,956 |
| O-4 | $2,427 | $2,088 |
| O-5 | $2,610 | $2,109 |
| O-6 | $2,628 | $2,154 |
| O-7 | $2,646 | $2,190 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Bragg/Pope, NC?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Bragg/Pope, NC receives $1,806 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,527 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.