2026 BAH Rates — Providence, RI
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Providence, RI (Military Housing Area RI257), 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 | $3,045 | $2,283 |
| E-2 | $3,045 | $2,283 |
| E-3 | $3,045 | $2,283 |
| E-4 | $3,045 | $2,283 |
| E-5 | $3,195 | $2,682 |
| E-6 | $3,456 | $2,907 |
| E-7 | $3,657 | $3,048 |
| E-8 | $3,876 | $3,255 |
| E-9 | $4,101 | $3,324 |
| W-1 | $3,477 | $3,006 |
| W-2 | $3,747 | $3,252 |
| W-3 | $4,017 | $3,333 |
| W-4 | $4,131 | $3,498 |
| W-5 | $4,272 | $3,708 |
| O-1E | $3,699 | $3,192 |
| O-2E | $3,978 | $3,306 |
| O-3E | $4,152 | $3,447 |
| O-1 | $3,234 | $2,892 |
| O-2 | $3,453 | $3,150 |
| O-3 | $4,008 | $3,357 |
| O-4 | $4,317 | $3,669 |
| O-5 | $4,533 | $3,792 |
| O-6 | $4,572 | $3,996 |
| O-7 | $4,608 | $4,068 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Providence, RI?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Providence, RI receives $3,195 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,682 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.