2026 BAH Rates — Hawaii County, HI
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Hawaii County, HI (Military Housing Area HI409), 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 | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| E-2 | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| E-3 | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| E-4 | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| E-5 | $3,594 | $3,042 |
| E-6 | $3,837 | $3,312 |
| E-7 | $3,876 | $3,450 |
| E-8 | $3,915 | $3,648 |
| E-9 | $3,993 | $3,711 |
| W-1 | $3,855 | $3,408 |
| W-2 | $3,891 | $3,645 |
| W-3 | $3,948 | $3,723 |
| W-4 | $4,014 | $3,840 |
| W-5 | $4,104 | $3,882 |
| O-1E | $3,879 | $3,591 |
| O-2E | $3,936 | $3,696 |
| O-3E | $4,026 | $3,828 |
| O-1 | $3,630 | $3,297 |
| O-2 | $3,834 | $3,549 |
| O-3 | $3,945 | $3,744 |
| O-4 | $4,128 | $3,867 |
| O-5 | $4,263 | $3,885 |
| O-6 | $4,299 | $3,921 |
| O-7 | $4,332 | $3,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Hawaii County, HI?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Hawaii County, HI receives $3,594 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,042 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.