Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Albany, GA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Albany military housing area (MHA: GA072), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,371

$16,452/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,242

$14,904/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,905

$22,860/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,326	$15,912
E-2	$1,326	$15,912
E-3	$1,326	$15,912
E-4	$1,326	$15,912
E-5	$1,371	$16,452
E-6	$1,539	$18,468
E-7	$1,671	$20,052
E-8	$1,815	$21,780
E-9	$2,010	$24,120
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,557	$18,684
W-2	$1,731	$20,772
W-3	$1,911	$22,932
W-4	$2,046	$24,552
W-5	$2,217	$26,604
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,695	$20,340
O-2E	$1,884	$22,608
O-3E	$2,073	$24,876
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,401	$16,812
O-2	$1,536	$18,432
O-3	$1,905	$22,860
O-4	$2,271	$27,252
O-5	$2,532	$30,384
O-6	$2,550	$30,600
O-7	$2,568	$30,816

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,197	$14,364
E-2	$1,197	$14,364
E-3	$1,197	$14,364
E-4	$1,197	$14,364
E-5	$1,242	$14,904
E-6	$1,284	$15,408
E-7	$1,329	$15,948
E-8	$1,410	$16,920
E-9	$1,509	$18,108
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,326	$15,912
W-2	$1,407	$16,884
W-3	$1,512	$18,144
W-4	$1,563	$18,756
W-5	$1,707	$20,484
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,368	$16,416
O-2E	$1,440	$17,280
O-3E	$1,554	$18,648
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,281	$15,372
O-2	$1,362	$16,344
O-3	$1,515	$18,180
O-4	$1,704	$20,448
O-5	$1,899	$22,788
O-6	$1,914	$22,968
O-7	$1,926	$23,112

3 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Albany (GA072) Military Housing Area:

31701 31705 31707

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Albany?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Albany, GA is $1,371 per month ($16,452 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,242 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Albany MHA?

The Albany Military Housing Area (GA072) includes 3 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.