2026 BAH Rates — Whidbey Island, WA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Whidbey Island, WA (Military Housing Area WA312), 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 | $2,013 | $1,839 |
| E-2 | $2,013 | $1,839 |
| E-3 | $2,013 | $1,839 |
| E-4 | $2,013 | $1,839 |
| E-5 | $2,073 | $1,905 |
| E-6 | $2,745 | $2,058 |
| E-7 | $2,877 | $2,157 |
| E-8 | $3,018 | $2,265 |
| E-9 | $3,159 | $2,412 |
| W-1 | $2,766 | $2,076 |
| W-2 | $2,934 | $2,208 |
| W-3 | $3,111 | $2,436 |
| W-4 | $3,174 | $2,772 |
| W-5 | $3,258 | $2,910 |
| O-1E | $2,901 | $2,175 |
| O-2E | $3,084 | $2,367 |
| O-3E | $3,189 | $2,739 |
| O-1 | $2,157 | $1,950 |
| O-2 | $2,736 | $2,160 |
| O-3 | $3,105 | $2,499 |
| O-4 | $3,279 | $2,880 |
| O-5 | $3,402 | $2,958 |
| O-6 | $3,429 | $3,090 |
| O-7 | $3,453 | $3,144 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Whidbey Island, WA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Whidbey Island, WA receives $2,073 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,905 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.