2026 BAH Rates — Newport, RI
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Newport, RI (Military Housing Area RI256), 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 | $2,685 | $2,073 |
| E-2 | $2,685 | $2,073 |
| E-3 | $2,685 | $2,073 |
| E-4 | $2,685 | $2,073 |
| E-5 | $2,847 | $2,361 |
| E-6 | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| E-7 | $3,702 | $2,778 |
| E-8 | $3,972 | $2,979 |
| E-9 | $4,230 | $3,174 |
| W-1 | $3,474 | $2,637 |
| W-2 | $3,813 | $2,967 |
| W-3 | $4,146 | $3,177 |
| W-4 | $4,260 | $3,507 |
| W-5 | $4,404 | $3,762 |
| O-1E | $3,753 | $2,844 |
| O-2E | $4,098 | $3,111 |
| O-3E | $4,284 | $3,441 |
| O-1 | $2,925 | $2,517 |
| O-2 | $3,441 | $2,796 |
| O-3 | $4,137 | $3,231 |
| O-4 | $4,446 | $3,717 |
| O-5 | $4,668 | $3,873 |
| O-6 | $4,707 | $4,125 |
| O-7 | $4,743 | $4,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Newport, RI?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Newport, RI receives $2,847 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,361 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.