BAH Calculator

2026 Basic Allowance for Housing — look up your exact rate by duty station ZIP code using the official DoD BAH Rate Lookup tool. Covers all military installations, all branches, all pay grades.

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Quick Select: Military Installation

Select an installation to auto-fill its ZIP code, or enter a ZIP code manually below.

Duty Station ZIP Code

Enter your duty station ZIP code. Not sure? Look up ZIP code (USPS).

Official DoD BAH Rate Lookup

BAH rates are determined by the exact ZIP code of your duty station and are published by the DoD annually. The button below opens the official DoD lookup tool pre-filled with your selections.

2026 BAH Key Facts

4.2% Average Increase

Effective Jan 1, 2026

Tax-Free Income

26 U.S.C. § 134

300+ Military Housing Areas

All 50 states + DC

Rate Protection

37 U.S.C. § 403(b)(7)

BAH rates are determined by the DoD based on your exact duty station ZIP code. This tool provides installation ZIP codes and links to the official DoD BAH Rate Lookup at travel.dod.mil. For your official rate, always use the DoD lookup tool or contact your Finance/S1 office.

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