2026 BAH Rates — Fort Knox, KY
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Knox, KY (Military Housing Area KY110), 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 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-2 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-3 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-4 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-5 | $1,647 | $1,443 |
| E-6 | $2,136 | $1,602 |
| E-7 | $2,241 | $1,680 |
| E-8 | $2,352 | $1,764 |
| E-9 | $2,505 | $1,893 |
| W-1 | $2,157 | $1,617 |
| W-2 | $2,286 | $1,746 |
| W-3 | $2,424 | $1,911 |
| W-4 | $2,538 | $2,157 |
| W-5 | $2,679 | $2,265 |
| O-1E | $2,259 | $1,695 |
| O-2E | $2,403 | $1,860 |
| O-3E | $2,559 | $2,130 |
| O-1 | $1,710 | $1,503 |
| O-2 | $2,133 | $1,683 |
| O-3 | $2,421 | $1,956 |
| O-4 | $2,724 | $2,241 |
| O-5 | $2,943 | $2,301 |
| O-6 | $2,964 | $2,403 |
| O-7 | $2,985 | $2,442 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Knox, KY?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Knox, KY receives $1,647 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,443 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.