Tri-Command BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Tri-Command. Rates are based on the NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH, VA Military Housing Area.
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Data Sources
BAH rates: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), effective January 1, 2026. Rates set annually by DoD based on rental survey data.
All Tri-Command BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-2 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-3 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-4 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-5 | $2,430 | $1,908 |
| E-6 | $2,559 | $2,043 |
| E-7 | $2,604 | $2,235 |
| E-8 | $2,661 | $2,463 |
| E-9 | $2,796 | $2,487 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,574 | $2,166 |
| W-2 | $2,628 | $2,460 |
| W-3 | $2,697 | $2,496 |
| W-4 | $2,832 | $2,562 |
| W-5 | $3,000 | $2,616 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,613 | $2,427 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,685 | $2,481 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,859 | $2,547 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,454 | $2,022 |
| O-2 | $2,556 | $2,367 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $2,505 |
| O-4 | $3,054 | $2,601 |
| O-5 | $3,318 | $2,625 |
| O-6 | $3,342 | $2,673 |
| O-7 | $3,366 | $2,718 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH, VA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
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