2026 BAH Rates — Portland, OR
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Portland, OR (Military Housing Area OR243), 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 | $2,193 | $1,821 |
| E-2 | $2,193 | $1,821 |
| E-3 | $2,193 | $1,821 |
| E-4 | $2,193 | $1,821 |
| E-5 | $2,379 | $1,932 |
| E-6 | $2,751 | $2,064 |
| E-7 | $2,853 | $2,199 |
| E-8 | $2,961 | $2,460 |
| E-9 | $3,138 | $2,565 |
| W-1 | $2,772 | $2,139 |
| W-2 | $2,898 | $2,457 |
| W-3 | $3,033 | $2,580 |
| W-4 | $3,180 | $2,772 |
| W-5 | $3,360 | $2,877 |
| O-1E | $2,871 | $2,376 |
| O-2E | $3,012 | $2,541 |
| O-3E | $3,207 | $2,745 |
| O-1 | $2,430 | $2,004 |
| O-2 | $2,748 | $2,322 |
| O-3 | $3,030 | $2,616 |
| O-4 | $3,420 | $2,853 |
| O-5 | $3,702 | $2,913 |
| O-6 | $3,732 | $3,012 |
| O-7 | $3,759 | $3,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Portland, OR?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Portland, OR receives $2,379 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,932 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.