2026 BAH Rates — Lexington, KY
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Lexington, KY (Military Housing Area KY107), 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 | $1,713 | $1,284 |
| E-2 | $1,713 | $1,284 |
| E-3 | $1,713 | $1,284 |
| E-4 | $1,713 | $1,284 |
| E-5 | $1,875 | $1,440 |
| E-6 | $2,151 | $1,611 |
| E-7 | $2,172 | $1,716 |
| E-8 | $2,190 | $1,938 |
| E-9 | $2,304 | $2,010 |
| W-1 | $2,169 | $1,668 |
| W-2 | $2,178 | $1,935 |
| W-3 | $2,208 | $2,022 |
| W-4 | $2,343 | $2,148 |
| W-5 | $2,514 | $2,172 |
| O-1E | $2,175 | $1,872 |
| O-2E | $2,196 | $1,995 |
| O-3E | $2,370 | $2,142 |
| O-1 | $1,917 | $1,545 |
| O-2 | $2,148 | $1,824 |
| O-3 | $2,205 | $2,049 |
| O-4 | $2,571 | $2,160 |
| O-5 | $2,841 | $2,175 |
| O-6 | $2,862 | $2,181 |
| O-7 | $2,880 | $2,217 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Lexington, KY?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Lexington, KY receives $1,875 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,440 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.