2026 BAH Rates — Peoria, IL
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Peoria, IL (Military Housing Area IL090), 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 | $1,506 | $1,131 |
| E-2 | $1,506 | $1,131 |
| E-3 | $1,506 | $1,131 |
| E-4 | $1,506 | $1,131 |
| E-5 | $1,572 | $1,311 |
| E-6 | $1,860 | $1,437 |
| E-7 | $1,926 | $1,503 |
| E-8 | $1,995 | $1,635 |
| E-9 | $2,109 | $1,713 |
| W-1 | $1,878 | $1,494 |
| W-2 | $1,953 | $1,632 |
| W-3 | $2,043 | $1,725 |
| W-4 | $2,133 | $1,869 |
| W-5 | $2,250 | $1,941 |
| O-1E | $1,935 | $1,569 |
| O-2E | $2,028 | $1,695 |
| O-3E | $2,151 | $1,851 |
| O-1 | $1,614 | $1,434 |
| O-2 | $1,857 | $1,554 |
| O-3 | $2,040 | $1,752 |
| O-4 | $2,283 | $1,920 |
| O-5 | $2,463 | $1,956 |
| O-6 | $2,481 | $2,022 |
| O-7 | $2,493 | $2,052 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Peoria, IL?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Peoria, IL receives $1,572 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,311 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.