2026 BAH Rates — Santa Clara County, CA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Santa Clara County, CA (Military Housing Area CA044), 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 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-2 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-3 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-4 | $4,356 | $3,318 |
| E-5 | $4,659 | $3,798 |
| E-6 | $4,977 | $4,086 |
| E-7 | $5,058 | $4,368 |
| E-8 | $5,145 | $4,728 |
| E-9 | $5,382 | $4,815 |
| W-1 | $4,998 | $4,257 |
| W-2 | $5,094 | $4,725 |
| W-3 | $5,202 | $4,830 |
| W-4 | $5,448 | $4,992 |
| W-5 | $5,751 | $5,076 |
| O-1E | $5,070 | $4,656 |
| O-2E | $5,184 | $4,797 |
| O-3E | $5,496 | $4,971 |
| O-1 | $4,704 | $4,053 |
| O-2 | $4,974 | $4,560 |
| O-3 | $5,199 | $4,860 |
| O-4 | $5,856 | $5,055 |
| O-5 | $6,333 | $5,100 |
| O-6 | $6,387 | $5,178 |
| O-7 | $6,441 | $5,274 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Santa Clara County, CA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Santa Clara County, CA receives $4,659 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,798 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.