2026 BAH Rates — Nashville, TN
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Nashville, TN (Military Housing Area TN269), 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 | $2,112 | $1,722 |
| E-2 | $2,112 | $1,722 |
| E-3 | $2,112 | $1,722 |
| E-4 | $2,112 | $1,722 |
| E-5 | $2,268 | $1,869 |
| E-6 | $2,673 | $2,004 |
| E-7 | $2,712 | $2,118 |
| E-8 | $2,754 | $2,355 |
| E-9 | $2,853 | $2,469 |
| W-1 | $2,694 | $2,070 |
| W-2 | $2,730 | $2,352 |
| W-3 | $2,787 | $2,484 |
| W-4 | $2,877 | $2,676 |
| W-5 | $2,997 | $2,721 |
| O-1E | $2,718 | $2,265 |
| O-2E | $2,772 | $2,442 |
| O-3E | $2,898 | $2,667 |
| O-1 | $2,322 | $1,953 |
| O-2 | $2,670 | $2,220 |
| O-3 | $2,784 | $2,523 |
| O-4 | $3,033 | $2,706 |
| O-5 | $3,219 | $2,724 |
| O-6 | $3,243 | $2,760 |
| O-7 | $3,264 | $2,808 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Nashville, TN?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Nashville, TN receives $2,268 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,869 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.