2026 BAH Rates — Jacksonville, FL
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Jacksonville, FL (Military Housing Area FL058), 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 | $2,046 | $1,623 |
| E-2 | $2,046 | $1,623 |
| E-3 | $2,046 | $1,623 |
| E-4 | $2,046 | $1,623 |
| E-5 | $2,181 | $1,803 |
| E-6 | $2,241 | $1,920 |
| E-7 | $2,283 | $2,049 |
| E-8 | $2,331 | $2,199 |
| E-9 | $2,424 | $2,205 |
| W-1 | $2,256 | $2,010 |
| W-2 | $2,301 | $2,196 |
| W-3 | $2,367 | $2,208 |
| W-4 | $2,445 | $2,241 |
| W-5 | $2,550 | $2,292 |
| O-1E | $2,289 | $2,178 |
| O-2E | $2,355 | $2,202 |
| O-3E | $2,463 | $2,229 |
| O-1 | $2,196 | $1,908 |
| O-2 | $2,238 | $2,139 |
| O-3 | $2,364 | $2,211 |
| O-4 | $2,580 | $2,277 |
| O-5 | $2,736 | $2,301 |
| O-6 | $2,757 | $2,343 |
| O-7 | $2,775 | $2,382 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Jacksonville, FL?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Jacksonville, FL receives $2,181 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,803 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.