2026 BAH Rates — Fresno, CA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fresno, CA (Military Housing Area CA022), 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 | $2,175 | $1,740 |
| E-2 | $2,175 | $1,740 |
| E-3 | $2,175 | $1,740 |
| E-4 | $2,175 | $1,740 |
| E-5 | $2,439 | $1,842 |
| E-6 | $2,826 | $2,121 |
| E-7 | $2,868 | $2,184 |
| E-8 | $2,910 | $2,520 |
| E-9 | $3,015 | $2,631 |
| W-1 | $2,847 | $2,136 |
| W-2 | $2,883 | $2,517 |
| W-3 | $2,940 | $2,646 |
| W-4 | $3,042 | $2,832 |
| W-5 | $3,174 | $2,874 |
| O-1E | $2,871 | $2,436 |
| O-2E | $2,928 | $2,607 |
| O-3E | $3,063 | $2,820 |
| O-1 | $2,490 | $1,908 |
| O-2 | $2,823 | $2,352 |
| O-3 | $2,937 | $2,685 |
| O-4 | $3,213 | $2,859 |
| O-5 | $3,414 | $2,880 |
| O-6 | $3,441 | $2,916 |
| O-7 | $3,465 | $2,967 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fresno, CA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fresno, CA receives $2,439 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,842 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.