2026 BAH Rates — Lubbock, TX
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Lubbock, TX (Military Housing Area TX283), 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 | $1,416 | $1,146 |
| E-2 | $1,416 | $1,146 |
| E-3 | $1,416 | $1,146 |
| E-4 | $1,416 | $1,146 |
| E-5 | $1,476 | $1,272 |
| E-6 | $1,812 | $1,356 |
| E-7 | $1,875 | $1,413 |
| E-8 | $1,941 | $1,548 |
| E-9 | $2,082 | $1,641 |
| W-1 | $1,830 | $1,407 |
| W-2 | $1,902 | $1,545 |
| W-3 | $1,986 | $1,656 |
| W-4 | $2,121 | $1,821 |
| W-5 | $2,289 | $1,887 |
| O-1E | $1,884 | $1,473 |
| O-2E | $1,971 | $1,620 |
| O-3E | $2,145 | $1,803 |
| O-1 | $1,524 | $1,350 |
| O-2 | $1,809 | $1,461 |
| O-3 | $1,983 | $1,689 |
| O-4 | $2,343 | $1,869 |
| O-5 | $2,604 | $1,953 |
| O-6 | $2,622 | $1,968 |
| O-7 | $2,637 | $1,995 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Lubbock, TX?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Lubbock, TX receives $1,476 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,272 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.