2026 BAH Rates — Huntsville, AL
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Huntsville, AL (Military Housing Area AL003), 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 | $1,668 | $1,284 |
| E-2 | $1,668 | $1,284 |
| E-3 | $1,668 | $1,284 |
| E-4 | $1,668 | $1,284 |
| E-5 | $1,797 | $1,443 |
| E-6 | $2,079 | $1,557 |
| E-7 | $2,133 | $1,671 |
| E-8 | $2,187 | $1,860 |
| E-9 | $2,286 | $1,935 |
| W-1 | $2,097 | $1,635 |
| W-2 | $2,154 | $1,857 |
| W-3 | $2,229 | $1,947 |
| W-4 | $2,307 | $2,085 |
| W-5 | $2,415 | $2,142 |
| O-1E | $2,139 | $1,794 |
| O-2E | $2,214 | $1,917 |
| O-3E | $2,325 | $2,070 |
| O-1 | $1,839 | $1,536 |
| O-2 | $2,076 | $1,758 |
| O-3 | $2,226 | $1,974 |
| O-4 | $2,445 | $2,127 |
| O-5 | $2,607 | $2,154 |
| O-6 | $2,625 | $2,205 |
| O-7 | $2,640 | $2,241 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Huntsville, AL?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Huntsville, AL receives $1,797 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,443 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.