2026 BAH Rates — Ventura, CA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Ventura, CA (Military Housing Area CA025), 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 | $3,378 | $2,652 |
| E-2 | $3,378 | $2,652 |
| E-3 | $3,378 | $2,652 |
| E-4 | $3,378 | $2,652 |
| E-5 | $3,537 | $3,018 |
| E-6 | $4,008 | $3,228 |
| E-7 | $4,083 | $3,381 |
| E-8 | $4,161 | $3,636 |
| E-9 | $4,305 | $3,771 |
| W-1 | $4,029 | $3,333 |
| W-2 | $4,116 | $3,633 |
| W-3 | $4,215 | $3,789 |
| W-4 | $4,341 | $4,020 |
| W-5 | $4,497 | $4,101 |
| O-1E | $4,095 | $3,534 |
| O-2E | $4,200 | $3,741 |
| O-3E | $4,365 | $4,002 |
| O-1 | $3,600 | $3,213 |
| O-2 | $4,002 | $3,486 |
| O-3 | $4,212 | $3,834 |
| O-4 | $4,545 | $4,080 |
| O-5 | $4,788 | $4,122 |
| O-6 | $4,830 | $4,194 |
| O-7 | $4,866 | $4,269 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Ventura, CA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Ventura, CA receives $3,537 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,018 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.