2026 BAH Rates — Yakima, WA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Yakima, WA (Military Housing Area WA313), 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 | $1,731 | $1,329 |
| E-2 | $1,731 | $1,329 |
| E-3 | $1,731 | $1,329 |
| E-4 | $1,731 | $1,329 |
| E-5 | $1,923 | $1,458 |
| E-6 | $2,382 | $1,788 |
| E-7 | $2,499 | $1,875 |
| E-8 | $2,625 | $2,019 |
| E-9 | $2,793 | $2,151 |
| W-1 | $2,403 | $1,803 |
| W-2 | $2,550 | $2,016 |
| W-3 | $2,706 | $2,169 |
| W-4 | $2,823 | $2,406 |
| W-5 | $2,970 | $2,526 |
| O-1E | $2,520 | $1,920 |
| O-2E | $2,682 | $2,121 |
| O-3E | $2,847 | $2,376 |
| O-1 | $1,983 | $1,536 |
| O-2 | $2,379 | $1,878 |
| O-3 | $2,703 | $2,214 |
| O-4 | $3,015 | $2,502 |
| O-5 | $3,243 | $2,568 |
| O-6 | $3,267 | $2,685 |
| O-7 | $3,291 | $2,730 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Yakima, WA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Yakima, WA receives $1,923 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,458 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.