Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Burlington, VT 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Burlington military housing area (MHA: VT305), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$3,120

$37,440/year

E-5 without Dependents

$2,427

$29,124/year

O-3 with Dependents

$4,203

$50,436/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,847	$34,164
E-2	$2,847	$34,164
E-3	$2,847	$34,164
E-4	$2,847	$34,164
E-5	$3,120	$37,440
E-6	$3,741	$44,892
E-7	$3,912	$46,944
E-8	$4,092	$49,104
E-9	$4,314	$51,768
Warrant Officer
W-1	$3,762	$45,144
W-2	$3,984	$47,808
W-3	$4,209	$50,508
W-4	$4,353	$52,236
W-5	$4,527	$54,324
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$3,942	$47,304
O-2E	$4,176	$50,112
O-3E	$4,380	$52,560
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$3,201	$38,412
O-2	$3,732	$44,784
O-3	$4,203	$50,436
O-4	$4,584	$55,008
O-5	$4,857	$58,284
O-6	$4,896	$58,752
O-7	$4,935	$59,220

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,166	$25,992
E-2	$2,166	$25,992
E-3	$2,166	$25,992
E-4	$2,166	$25,992
E-5	$2,427	$29,124
E-6	$2,805	$33,660
E-7	$2,934	$35,208
E-8	$3,246	$38,952
E-9	$3,432	$41,184
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,823	$33,876
W-2	$3,243	$38,916
W-3	$3,453	$41,436
W-4	$3,777	$45,324
W-5	$3,951	$47,412
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$3,117	$37,404
O-2E	$3,390	$40,680
O-3E	$3,735	$44,820
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,568	$30,816
O-2	$3,033	$36,396
O-3	$3,516	$42,192
O-4	$3,918	$47,016
O-5	$4,020	$48,240
O-6	$4,188	$50,256
O-7	$4,263	$51,156

15 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Burlington (VT305) Military Housing Area:

05401 05403 05404 05445 05446 05452 05461 05462 05465 05468 05477 05482 05489 05494 05495

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Burlington, VT is $3,120 per month ($37,440 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $2,427 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Burlington MHA?

The Burlington Military Housing Area (VT305) includes 15 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.