2026 BAH Rates — Fort Detrick, MD
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Detrick, MD (Military Housing Area MD130), 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 | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-2 | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-3 | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-4 | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-5 | $2,682 | $2,160 |
| E-6 | $3,063 | $2,295 |
| E-7 | $3,132 | $2,472 |
| E-8 | $3,207 | $2,763 |
| E-9 | $3,345 | $2,871 |
| W-1 | $3,081 | $2,400 |
| W-2 | $3,162 | $2,760 |
| W-3 | $3,258 | $2,886 |
| W-4 | $3,375 | $3,075 |
| W-5 | $3,525 | $3,147 |
| O-1E | $3,144 | $2,679 |
| O-2E | $3,243 | $2,847 |
| O-3E | $3,399 | $3,054 |
| O-1 | $2,733 | $2,247 |
| O-2 | $3,060 | $2,613 |
| O-3 | $3,255 | $2,922 |
| O-4 | $3,573 | $3,129 |
| O-5 | $3,804 | $3,168 |
| O-6 | $3,837 | $3,234 |
| O-7 | $3,864 | $3,291 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Detrick, MD?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Detrick, MD receives $2,682 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,160 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.