2026 BAH Rates — Fort Leonard Wood, MO
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Leonard Wood, MO (Military Housing Area MO163), 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 | $1,386 | $1,287 |
| E-2 | $1,386 | $1,287 |
| E-3 | $1,386 | $1,287 |
| E-4 | $1,386 | $1,287 |
| E-5 | $1,479 | $1,290 |
| E-6 | $1,722 | $1,296 |
| E-7 | $1,833 | $1,386 |
| E-8 | $1,956 | $1,533 |
| E-9 | $2,064 | $1,596 |
| W-1 | $1,740 | $1,368 |
| W-2 | $1,884 | $1,530 |
| W-3 | $2,034 | $1,608 |
| W-4 | $2,073 | $1,743 |
| W-5 | $2,130 | $1,860 |
| O-1E | $1,854 | $1,476 |
| O-2E | $2,010 | $1,581 |
| O-3E | $2,085 | $1,713 |
| O-1 | $1,515 | $1,293 |
| O-2 | $1,719 | $1,452 |
| O-3 | $2,028 | $1,629 |
| O-4 | $2,142 | $1,833 |
| O-5 | $2,223 | $1,899 |
| O-6 | $2,238 | $2,013 |
| O-7 | $2,250 | $2,043 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Leonard Wood, MO?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, MO receives $1,479 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,290 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.