2026 BAH Rates — Sioux Falls, SD
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Sioux Falls, SD (Military Housing Area SD265), 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 | $1,428 | $1,107 |
| E-2 | $1,428 | $1,107 |
| E-3 | $1,428 | $1,107 |
| E-4 | $1,428 | $1,107 |
| E-5 | $1,554 | $1,224 |
| E-6 | $2,025 | $1,518 |
| E-7 | $2,055 | $1,542 |
| E-8 | $2,085 | $1,653 |
| E-9 | $2,169 | $1,791 |
| W-1 | $2,046 | $1,536 |
| W-2 | $2,067 | $1,650 |
| W-3 | $2,109 | $1,809 |
| W-4 | $2,193 | $2,028 |
| W-5 | $2,307 | $2,061 |
| O-1E | $2,058 | $1,551 |
| O-2E | $2,100 | $1,758 |
| O-3E | $2,211 | $2,019 |
| O-1 | $1,617 | $1,296 |
| O-2 | $2,022 | $1,545 |
| O-3 | $2,106 | $1,854 |
| O-4 | $2,340 | $2,046 |
| O-5 | $2,511 | $2,064 |
| O-6 | $2,529 | $2,085 |
| O-7 | $2,544 | $2,118 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Sioux Falls, SD?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Sioux Falls, SD receives $1,554 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,224 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.