Military Pay
The Complete Guide to the BAH Calculator: Find Your Housing Allowance
January 9, 2026
Learn how BAH is calculated, what MHA codes mean, and how to use our BAH calculator to plan your housing budget for any duty station or PCS move.
Military Pay
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates Released
December 11, 2025
The Department of War has released the 2026 BAH rates, effective January 1, 2026, with an average nationwide increase of 4.2%.
Military Pay
2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates Released
December 20, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has released the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates. These rates are used to determine the amount of housing allowance that service members and their families receive. The BAH rates are based on the cost of living in different areas of the country and are updated annually.
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