2026 BAH Rates — West Point, NY
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for West Point, NY (Military Housing Area NY217), 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 | $3,258 | $2,514 |
| E-2 | $3,258 | $2,514 |
| E-3 | $3,258 | $2,514 |
| E-4 | $3,258 | $2,514 |
| E-5 | $3,468 | $2,859 |
| E-6 | $4,119 | $3,090 |
| E-7 | $4,215 | $3,264 |
| E-8 | $4,317 | $3,600 |
| E-9 | $4,521 | $3,795 |
| W-1 | $4,140 | $3,195 |
| W-2 | $4,257 | $3,597 |
| W-3 | $4,383 | $3,819 |
| W-4 | $4,572 | $4,137 |
| W-5 | $4,806 | $4,236 |
| O-1E | $4,230 | $3,465 |
| O-2E | $4,362 | $3,753 |
| O-3E | $4,608 | $4,113 |
| O-1 | $3,549 | $3,045 |
| O-2 | $4,113 | $3,402 |
| O-3 | $4,380 | $3,882 |
| O-4 | $4,884 | $4,215 |
| O-5 | $5,253 | $4,269 |
| O-6 | $5,298 | $4,362 |
| O-7 | $5,340 | $4,440 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in West Point, NY?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in West Point, NY receives $3,468 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,859 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.