2026 BAH Rates — Hattiesburg, MS
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Hattiesburg, MS (Military Housing Area MS172), 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 | $1,317 | $1,143 |
| E-2 | $1,317 | $1,143 |
| E-3 | $1,317 | $1,143 |
| E-4 | $1,317 | $1,143 |
| E-5 | $1,395 | $1,194 |
| E-6 | $1,524 | $1,239 |
| E-7 | $1,644 | $1,314 |
| E-8 | $1,782 | $1,428 |
| E-9 | $1,950 | $1,464 |
| W-1 | $1,539 | $1,302 |
| W-2 | $1,701 | $1,425 |
| W-3 | $1,869 | $1,467 |
| W-4 | $1,980 | $1,545 |
| W-5 | $2,118 | $1,674 |
| O-1E | $1,668 | $1,392 |
| O-2E | $1,845 | $1,446 |
| O-3E | $2,001 | $1,512 |
| O-1 | $1,419 | $1,233 |
| O-2 | $1,521 | $1,374 |
| O-3 | $1,866 | $1,470 |
| O-4 | $2,160 | $1,647 |
| O-5 | $2,370 | $1,779 |
| O-6 | $2,388 | $1,848 |
| O-7 | $2,400 | $1,878 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Hattiesburg, MS?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Hattiesburg, MS receives $1,395 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,194 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.