2026 BAH Rates — Roanoke, VA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Roanoke, VA (Military Housing Area VA362), 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 | $1,743 | $1,308 |
| E-2 | $1,743 | $1,308 |
| E-3 | $1,743 | $1,308 |
| E-4 | $1,743 | $1,308 |
| E-5 | $1,911 | $1,470 |
| E-6 | $2,079 | $1,584 |
| E-7 | $2,157 | $1,746 |
| E-8 | $2,244 | $1,953 |
| E-9 | $2,379 | $1,989 |
| W-1 | $2,094 | $1,695 |
| W-2 | $2,193 | $1,950 |
| W-3 | $2,304 | $1,998 |
| W-4 | $2,409 | $2,091 |
| W-5 | $2,541 | $2,175 |
| O-1E | $2,172 | $1,908 |
| O-2E | $2,286 | $1,980 |
| O-3E | $2,430 | $2,067 |
| O-1 | $1,941 | $1,569 |
| O-2 | $2,076 | $1,860 |
| O-3 | $2,301 | $2,013 |
| O-4 | $2,583 | $2,154 |
| O-5 | $2,787 | $2,202 |
| O-6 | $2,808 | $2,280 |
| O-7 | $2,826 | $2,319 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Roanoke, VA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Roanoke, VA receives $1,911 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,470 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.