2026 BAH Rates — Nantucket, MA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Nantucket, MA (Military Housing Area MA119), 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 | $4,218 | $3,231 |
| E-2 | $4,218 | $3,231 |
| E-3 | $4,218 | $3,231 |
| E-4 | $4,218 | $3,231 |
| E-5 | $4,344 | $3,798 |
| E-6 | $5,127 | $4,101 |
| E-7 | $5,241 | $4,221 |
| E-8 | $5,364 | $4,500 |
| E-9 | $5,682 | $4,737 |
| W-1 | $5,148 | $4,188 |
| W-2 | $5,292 | $4,497 |
| W-3 | $5,445 | $4,764 |
| W-4 | $5,772 | $5,151 |
| W-5 | $6,165 | $5,268 |
| O-1E | $5,262 | $4,341 |
| O-2E | $5,421 | $4,686 |
| O-3E | $5,832 | $5,121 |
| O-1 | $4,440 | $4,089 |
| O-2 | $5,115 | $4,305 |
| O-3 | $5,442 | $4,842 |
| O-4 | $6,306 | $5,244 |
| O-5 | $6,933 | $5,310 |
| O-6 | $6,993 | $5,424 |
| O-7 | $7,053 | $5,523 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Nantucket, MA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Nantucket, MA receives $4,344 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,798 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.