Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Johnson City/Kingsport, TN 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Johnson City/Kingsport military housing area (MHA: TN353), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,548

$18,576/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,287

$15,444/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,343

$28,116/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,467	$17,604
E-2	$1,467	$17,604
E-3	$1,467	$17,604
E-4	$1,467	$17,604
E-5	$1,548	$18,576
E-6	$2,124	$25,488
E-7	$2,205	$26,460
E-8	$2,292	$27,504
E-9	$2,433	$29,196
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,145	$25,740
W-2	$2,241	$26,892
W-3	$2,346	$28,152
W-4	$2,466	$29,592
W-5	$2,616	$31,392
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,220	$26,640
O-2E	$2,331	$27,972
O-3E	$2,490	$29,880
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,623	$19,476
O-2	$2,118	$25,416
O-3	$2,343	$28,116
O-4	$2,664	$31,968
O-5	$2,895	$34,740
O-6	$2,919	$35,028
O-7	$2,937	$35,244

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,125	$13,500
E-2	$1,125	$13,500
E-3	$1,125	$13,500
E-4	$1,125	$13,500
E-5	$1,287	$15,444
E-6	$1,593	$19,116
E-7	$1,653	$19,836
E-8	$1,719	$20,628
E-9	$1,839	$22,068
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,611	$19,332
W-2	$1,680	$20,160
W-3	$1,860	$22,320
W-4	$2,139	$25,668
W-5	$2,223	$26,676
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,665	$19,980
O-2E	$1,800	$21,600
O-3E	$2,118	$25,416
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,380	$16,560
O-2	$1,656	$19,872
O-3	$1,914	$22,968
O-4	$2,202	$26,424
O-5	$2,247	$26,964
O-6	$2,325	$27,900
O-7	$2,364	$28,368

17 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Johnson City/Kingsport (TN353) Military Housing Area:

37601 37604 37614 37615 37617 37618 37620 37656 37659 37660 37663 37664 37665 37681 37684 37686 37690

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Johnson City/Kingsport?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Johnson City/Kingsport, TN is $1,548 per month ($18,576 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,287 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Johnson City/Kingsport MHA?

The Johnson City/Kingsport Military Housing Area (TN353) includes 17 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.