2026 BAH Rates — Kansas City, MO
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Kansas City, MO (Military Housing Area MO160), 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 | $1,845 | $1,419 |
| E-2 | $1,845 | $1,419 |
| E-3 | $1,845 | $1,419 |
| E-4 | $1,845 | $1,419 |
| E-5 | $1,986 | $1,596 |
| E-6 | $2,175 | $1,713 |
| E-7 | $2,223 | $1,848 |
| E-8 | $2,277 | $2,031 |
| E-9 | $2,397 | $2,076 |
| W-1 | $2,190 | $1,806 |
| W-2 | $2,244 | $2,028 |
| W-3 | $2,313 | $2,085 |
| W-4 | $2,430 | $2,178 |
| W-5 | $2,574 | $2,232 |
| O-1E | $2,229 | $1,983 |
| O-2E | $2,301 | $2,064 |
| O-3E | $2,451 | $2,163 |
| O-1 | $2,019 | $1,701 |
| O-2 | $2,172 | $1,944 |
| O-3 | $2,310 | $2,103 |
| O-4 | $2,622 | $2,217 |
| O-5 | $2,847 | $2,241 |
| O-6 | $2,868 | $2,289 |
| O-7 | $2,889 | $2,328 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Kansas City, MO?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Kansas City, MO receives $1,986 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,596 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.