Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Newport, RI 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Newport military housing area (MHA: RI256), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$2,847

$34,164/year

E-5 without Dependents

$2,361

$28,332/year

O-3 with Dependents

$4,137

$49,644/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,685	$32,220
E-2	$2,685	$32,220
E-3	$2,685	$32,220
E-4	$2,685	$32,220
E-5	$2,847	$34,164
E-6	$3,447	$41,364
E-7	$3,702	$44,424
E-8	$3,972	$47,664
E-9	$4,230	$50,760
Warrant Officer
W-1	$3,474	$41,688
W-2	$3,813	$45,756
W-3	$4,146	$49,752
W-4	$4,260	$51,120
W-5	$4,404	$52,848
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$3,753	$45,036
O-2E	$4,098	$49,176
O-3E	$4,284	$51,408
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,925	$35,100
O-2	$3,441	$41,292
O-3	$4,137	$49,644
O-4	$4,446	$53,352
O-5	$4,668	$56,016
O-6	$4,707	$56,484
O-7	$4,743	$56,916

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,073	$24,876
E-2	$2,073	$24,876
E-3	$2,073	$24,876
E-4	$2,073	$24,876
E-5	$2,361	$28,332
E-6	$2,586	$31,032
E-7	$2,778	$33,336
E-8	$2,979	$35,748
E-9	$3,174	$38,088
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,637	$31,644
W-2	$2,967	$35,604
W-3	$3,177	$38,124
W-4	$3,507	$42,084
W-5	$3,762	$45,144
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,844	$34,128
O-2E	$3,111	$37,332
O-3E	$3,441	$41,292
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,517	$30,204
O-2	$2,796	$33,552
O-3	$3,231	$38,772
O-4	$3,717	$44,604
O-5	$3,873	$46,476
O-6	$4,125	$49,500
O-7	$4,200	$50,400

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Newport, RI is $2,847 per month ($34,164 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $2,361 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Newport MHA?

The Newport Military Housing Area code is RI256.

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.