2026 BAH Rates — Portland, ME
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Portland, ME (Military Housing Area ME139), 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 | $3,087 | $2,316 |
| E-2 | $3,087 | $2,316 |
| E-3 | $3,087 | $2,316 |
| E-4 | $3,087 | $2,316 |
| E-5 | $3,252 | $2,703 |
| E-6 | $3,576 | $2,934 |
| E-7 | $3,825 | $3,090 |
| E-8 | $4,098 | $3,321 |
| E-9 | $4,425 | $3,411 |
| W-1 | $3,597 | $3,039 |
| W-2 | $3,936 | $3,318 |
| W-3 | $4,272 | $3,423 |
| W-4 | $4,482 | $3,630 |
| W-5 | $4,740 | $3,888 |
| O-1E | $3,876 | $3,249 |
| O-2E | $4,221 | $3,390 |
| O-3E | $4,524 | $3,567 |
| O-1 | $3,297 | $2,916 |
| O-2 | $3,573 | $3,201 |
| O-3 | $4,260 | $3,456 |
| O-4 | $4,830 | $3,843 |
| O-5 | $5,235 | $3,996 |
| O-6 | $5,280 | $4,251 |
| O-7 | $5,322 | $4,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Portland, ME?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Portland, ME receives $3,252 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,703 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.