2026 BAH Rates — Greensboro, NC
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Greensboro, NC (Military Housing Area NC184), 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 | $1,680 | $1,260 |
| E-2 | $1,680 | $1,260 |
| E-3 | $1,680 | $1,260 |
| E-4 | $1,680 | $1,260 |
| E-5 | $1,809 | $1,440 |
| E-6 | $2,109 | $1,581 |
| E-7 | $2,163 | $1,683 |
| E-8 | $2,220 | $1,875 |
| E-9 | $2,319 | $1,956 |
| W-1 | $2,127 | $1,650 |
| W-2 | $2,184 | $1,872 |
| W-3 | $2,262 | $1,968 |
| W-4 | $2,340 | $2,115 |
| W-5 | $2,445 | $2,175 |
| O-1E | $2,169 | $1,806 |
| O-2E | $2,247 | $1,938 |
| O-3E | $2,358 | $2,100 |
| O-1 | $1,851 | $1,551 |
| O-2 | $2,106 | $1,770 |
| O-3 | $2,259 | $1,995 |
| O-4 | $2,472 | $2,157 |
| O-5 | $2,631 | $2,187 |
| O-6 | $2,649 | $2,238 |
| O-7 | $2,664 | $2,274 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Greensboro, NC?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Greensboro, NC receives $1,809 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,440 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.