2026 BAH Rates — Marin/Sonoma, CA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Marin/Sonoma, CA (Military Housing Area CA027), 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 | $3,252 | $2,529 |
| E-2 | $3,252 | $2,529 |
| E-3 | $3,252 | $2,529 |
| E-4 | $3,252 | $2,529 |
| E-5 | $3,303 | $2,967 |
| E-6 | $3,819 | $3,201 |
| E-7 | $3,939 | $3,252 |
| E-8 | $4,065 | $3,411 |
| E-9 | $4,263 | $3,561 |
| W-1 | $3,840 | $3,249 |
| W-2 | $3,990 | $3,408 |
| W-3 | $4,149 | $3,579 |
| W-4 | $4,305 | $3,843 |
| W-5 | $4,497 | $3,966 |
| O-1E | $3,960 | $3,300 |
| O-2E | $4,125 | $3,528 |
| O-3E | $4,335 | $3,813 |
| O-1 | $3,369 | $3,198 |
| O-2 | $3,813 | $3,291 |
| O-3 | $4,146 | $3,630 |
| O-4 | $4,563 | $3,939 |
| O-5 | $4,863 | $4,011 |
| O-6 | $4,905 | $4,128 |
| O-7 | $4,944 | $4,203 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Marin/Sonoma, CA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Marin/Sonoma, CA receives $3,303 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,967 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.