Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Helena, MT 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Helena military housing area (MHA: MT347), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,887

$22,644/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,572

$18,864/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,772

$33,264/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,752	$21,024
E-2	$1,752	$21,024
E-3	$1,752	$21,024
E-4	$1,752	$21,024
E-5	$1,887	$22,644
E-6	$2,535	$30,420
E-7	$2,622	$31,464
E-8	$2,715	$32,580
E-9	$2,847	$34,164
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,556	$30,672
W-2	$2,661	$31,932
W-3	$2,775	$33,300
W-4	$2,874	$34,488
W-5	$3,000	$36,000
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,637	$31,644
O-2E	$2,757	$33,084
O-3E	$2,895	$34,740
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,968	$23,616
O-2	$2,526	$30,312
O-3	$2,772	$33,264
O-4	$3,039	$36,468
O-5	$3,231	$38,772
O-6	$3,258	$39,096
O-7	$3,279	$39,348

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,515	$18,180
E-2	$1,515	$18,180
E-3	$1,515	$18,180
E-4	$1,515	$18,180
E-5	$1,572	$18,864
E-6	$1,902	$22,824
E-7	$1,968	$23,616
E-8	$2,037	$24,444
E-9	$2,211	$26,532
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,917	$23,004
W-2	$2,016	$24,192
W-3	$2,235	$26,820
W-4	$2,550	$30,600
W-5	$2,643	$31,716
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,977	$23,724
O-2E	$2,169	$26,028
O-3E	$2,529	$30,348
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,614	$19,368
O-2	$1,971	$23,652
O-3	$2,298	$27,576
O-4	$2,619	$31,428
O-5	$2,670	$32,040
O-6	$2,754	$33,048
O-7	$2,802	$33,624

9 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Helena (MT347) Military Housing Area:

59410 59601 59602 59633 59635 59636 59639 59640 59648

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Helena, MT is $1,887 per month ($22,644 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,572 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Helena MHA?

The Helena Military Housing Area (MT347) includes 9 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.