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The Complete Guide to the BAH Calculator: Find Your Housing Allowance

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.

January 9, 2026

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Military PayDecember 11, 2025

2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates Released

The Department of War has released the 2026 BAH rates, effective January 1, 2026, with an average nationwide increase of 4.2%.

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Military PayDecember 20, 2024

2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates Released

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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