2026 BAH Rates — Fort Wayne, IN
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Wayne, IN (Military Housing Area IN097), 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 | $1,782 | $1,338 |
| E-2 | $1,782 | $1,338 |
| E-3 | $1,782 | $1,338 |
| E-4 | $1,782 | $1,338 |
| E-5 | $1,947 | $1,503 |
| E-6 | $2,130 | $1,626 |
| E-7 | $2,154 | $1,785 |
| E-8 | $2,184 | $1,989 |
| E-9 | $2,289 | $2,034 |
| W-1 | $2,145 | $1,734 |
| W-2 | $2,166 | $1,986 |
| W-3 | $2,208 | $2,043 |
| W-4 | $2,319 | $2,127 |
| W-5 | $2,463 | $2,160 |
| O-1E | $2,157 | $1,944 |
| O-2E | $2,199 | $2,022 |
| O-3E | $2,343 | $2,118 |
| O-1 | $1,977 | $1,611 |
| O-2 | $2,127 | $1,896 |
| O-3 | $2,205 | $2,058 |
| O-4 | $2,505 | $2,145 |
| O-5 | $2,727 | $2,163 |
| O-6 | $2,745 | $2,184 |
| O-7 | $2,763 | $2,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Wayne, IN?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Wayne, IN receives $1,947 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,503 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.