2026 BAH Rates — Lexington, VA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Lexington, VA (Military Housing Area VA303), 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 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-2 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-3 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-4 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-5 | $1,536 | $1,275 |
| E-6 | $1,995 | $1,497 |
| E-7 | $2,046 | $1,536 |
| E-8 | $2,097 | $1,632 |
| E-9 | $2,211 | $1,767 |
| W-1 | $2,016 | $1,512 |
| W-2 | $2,067 | $1,629 |
| W-3 | $2,133 | $1,782 |
| W-4 | $2,241 | $2,004 |
| W-5 | $2,379 | $2,055 |
| O-1E | $2,052 | $1,542 |
| O-2E | $2,121 | $1,734 |
| O-3E | $2,262 | $1,989 |
| O-1 | $1,596 | $1,335 |
| O-2 | $1,992 | $1,539 |
| O-3 | $2,130 | $1,827 |
| O-4 | $2,421 | $2,040 |
| O-5 | $2,634 | $2,064 |
| O-6 | $2,652 | $2,109 |
| O-7 | $2,670 | $2,142 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Lexington, VA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Lexington, VA receives $1,536 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,275 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.