2026 BAH Rates — Kauai County, HI
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Kauai County, HI (Military Housing Area HI414), 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 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-2 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-3 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-4 | $3,588 | $2,757 |
| E-5 | $3,798 | $3,162 |
| E-6 | $4,266 | $3,399 |
| E-7 | $4,410 | $3,597 |
| E-8 | $4,566 | $3,897 |
| E-9 | $4,863 | $4,032 |
| W-1 | $4,287 | $3,525 |
| W-2 | $4,476 | $3,894 |
| W-3 | $4,668 | $4,050 |
| W-4 | $4,938 | $4,296 |
| W-5 | $5,262 | $4,446 |
| O-1E | $4,440 | $3,795 |
| O-2E | $4,638 | $4,002 |
| O-3E | $4,986 | $4,260 |
| O-1 | $3,861 | $3,375 |
| O-2 | $4,260 | $3,732 |
| O-3 | $4,662 | $4,095 |
| O-4 | $5,376 | $4,416 |
| O-5 | $5,892 | $4,503 |
| O-6 | $5,943 | $4,647 |
| O-7 | $5,991 | $4,731 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Kauai County, HI?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Kauai County, HI receives $3,798 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,162 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.