2026 BAH Rates — Reno/Carson City, NV
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Reno/Carson City, NV (Military Housing Area NV213), 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 | $2,169 | $1,698 |
| E-2 | $2,169 | $1,698 |
| E-3 | $2,169 | $1,698 |
| E-4 | $2,169 | $1,698 |
| E-5 | $2,391 | $1,851 |
| E-6 | $2,679 | $2,007 |
| E-7 | $2,721 | $2,178 |
| E-8 | $2,766 | $2,454 |
| E-9 | $2,889 | $2,532 |
| W-1 | $2,697 | $2,100 |
| W-2 | $2,739 | $2,451 |
| W-3 | $2,802 | $2,544 |
| W-4 | $2,922 | $2,682 |
| W-5 | $3,075 | $2,730 |
| O-1E | $2,724 | $2,388 |
| O-2E | $2,790 | $2,514 |
| O-3E | $2,946 | $2,670 |
| O-1 | $2,433 | $1,941 |
| O-2 | $2,676 | $2,322 |
| O-3 | $2,799 | $2,571 |
| O-4 | $3,120 | $2,715 |
| O-5 | $3,357 | $2,736 |
| O-6 | $3,384 | $2,778 |
| O-7 | $3,408 | $2,823 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Reno/Carson City, NV?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Reno/Carson City, NV receives $2,391 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,851 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.