2026 BAH Rates — Raleigh, NC
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Raleigh, NC (Military Housing Area NC185), 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 | $1,947 | $1,515 |
| E-2 | $1,947 | $1,515 |
| E-3 | $1,947 | $1,515 |
| E-4 | $1,947 | $1,515 |
| E-5 | $2,091 | $1,695 |
| E-6 | $2,319 | $1,812 |
| E-7 | $2,343 | $1,950 |
| E-8 | $2,373 | $2,142 |
| E-9 | $2,445 | $2,202 |
| W-1 | $2,337 | $1,908 |
| W-2 | $2,355 | $2,139 |
| W-3 | $2,394 | $2,211 |
| W-4 | $2,466 | $2,319 |
| W-5 | $2,562 | $2,349 |
| O-1E | $2,346 | $2,088 |
| O-2E | $2,385 | $2,187 |
| O-3E | $2,481 | $2,310 |
| O-1 | $2,127 | $1,800 |
| O-2 | $2,316 | $2,046 |
| O-3 | $2,391 | $2,232 |
| O-4 | $2,589 | $2,334 |
| O-5 | $2,736 | $2,352 |
| O-6 | $2,757 | $2,370 |
| O-7 | $2,775 | $2,409 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Raleigh, NC?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Raleigh, NC receives $2,091 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,695 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.