2026 BAH Rates — Fort Worth, TX
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Worth, TX (Military Housing Area TX356), 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 | $1,938 | $1,494 |
| E-2 | $1,938 | $1,494 |
| E-3 | $1,938 | $1,494 |
| E-4 | $1,938 | $1,494 |
| E-5 | $2,118 | $1,656 |
| E-6 | $2,424 | $1,815 |
| E-7 | $2,445 | $1,941 |
| E-8 | $2,454 | $2,184 |
| E-9 | $2,490 | $2,268 |
| W-1 | $2,442 | $1,884 |
| W-2 | $2,451 | $2,181 |
| W-3 | $2,463 | $2,280 |
| W-4 | $2,511 | $2,418 |
| W-5 | $2,613 | $2,427 |
| O-1E | $2,448 | $2,115 |
| O-2E | $2,457 | $2,250 |
| O-3E | $2,526 | $2,415 |
| O-1 | $2,163 | $1,752 |
| O-2 | $2,421 | $2,061 |
| O-3 | $2,460 | $2,310 |
| O-4 | $2,640 | $2,421 |
| O-5 | $2,793 | $2,430 |
| O-6 | $2,814 | $2,433 |
| O-7 | $2,832 | $2,451 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Worth, TX?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Worth, TX receives $2,118 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,656 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.