2026 BAH Rates — Humboldt County, CA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Humboldt County, CA (Military Housing Area CA042), 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 | $1,764 | $1,395 |
| E-2 | $1,764 | $1,395 |
| E-3 | $1,764 | $1,395 |
| E-4 | $1,764 | $1,395 |
| E-5 | $1,827 | $1,587 |
| E-6 | $2,322 | $1,743 |
| E-7 | $2,511 | $1,884 |
| E-8 | $2,715 | $2,037 |
| E-9 | $2,916 | $2,187 |
| W-1 | $2,343 | $1,758 |
| W-2 | $2,595 | $1,947 |
| W-3 | $2,844 | $2,190 |
| W-4 | $2,943 | $2,364 |
| W-5 | $3,063 | $2,556 |
| O-1E | $2,547 | $1,911 |
| O-2E | $2,808 | $2,106 |
| O-3E | $2,961 | $2,316 |
| O-1 | $1,893 | $1,698 |
| O-2 | $2,316 | $1,887 |
| O-3 | $2,838 | $2,193 |
| O-4 | $3,099 | $2,520 |
| O-5 | $3,288 | $2,634 |
| O-6 | $3,312 | $2,823 |
| O-7 | $3,336 | $2,871 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Humboldt County, CA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Humboldt County, CA receives $1,827 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,587 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.