2026 BAH Rates — Long Island, NY
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Long Island, NY (Military Housing Area NY218), 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 | $4,122 | $3,189 |
| E-2 | $4,122 | $3,189 |
| E-3 | $4,122 | $3,189 |
| E-4 | $4,122 | $3,189 |
| E-5 | $4,425 | $3,600 |
| E-6 | $4,773 | $3,852 |
| E-7 | $4,878 | $4,134 |
| E-8 | $4,992 | $4,500 |
| E-9 | $5,187 | $4,596 |
| W-1 | $4,791 | $4,023 |
| W-2 | $4,923 | $4,497 |
| W-3 | $5,064 | $4,611 |
| W-4 | $5,229 | $4,791 |
| W-5 | $5,436 | $4,902 |
| O-1E | $4,896 | $4,422 |
| O-2E | $5,043 | $4,575 |
| O-3E | $5,262 | $4,764 |
| O-1 | $4,473 | $3,816 |
| O-2 | $4,770 | $4,326 |
| O-3 | $5,061 | $4,644 |
| O-4 | $5,502 | $4,878 |
| O-5 | $5,823 | $4,938 |
| O-6 | $5,874 | $5,043 |
| O-7 | $5,922 | $5,136 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Long Island, NY?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Long Island, NY receives $4,425 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,600 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.