2026 BAH Rates — Grand Forks, ND
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Grand Forks, ND (Military Housing Area ND190), 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 | $1,518 | $1,233 |
| E-2 | $1,518 | $1,233 |
| E-3 | $1,518 | $1,233 |
| E-4 | $1,518 | $1,233 |
| E-5 | $1,731 | $1,299 |
| E-6 | $2,004 | $1,500 |
| E-7 | $2,073 | $1,554 |
| E-8 | $2,151 | $1,791 |
| E-9 | $2,277 | $1,863 |
| W-1 | $2,022 | $1,518 |
| W-2 | $2,106 | $1,788 |
| W-3 | $2,202 | $1,875 |
| W-4 | $2,307 | $2,013 |
| W-5 | $2,439 | $2,091 |
| O-1E | $2,085 | $1,728 |
| O-2E | $2,184 | $1,848 |
| O-3E | $2,325 | $1,995 |
| O-1 | $1,770 | $1,329 |
| O-2 | $2,001 | $1,662 |
| O-3 | $2,199 | $1,902 |
| O-4 | $2,478 | $2,070 |
| O-5 | $2,682 | $2,109 |
| O-6 | $2,703 | $2,178 |
| O-7 | $2,718 | $2,214 |
Estimate your own pay with the BAH calculator and the full military pay calculator. See all BAH locations or the by-state overview.
Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Grand Forks, ND?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Grand Forks, ND receives $1,731 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,299 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.