Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Hampton/Newport News, VA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Hampton/Newport News military housing area (MHA: VA297), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$2,274

$27,288/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,779

$21,348/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,475

$29,700/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,082	$24,984
E-2	$2,082	$24,984
E-3	$2,082	$24,984
E-4	$2,082	$24,984
E-5	$2,274	$27,288
E-6	$2,421	$29,052
E-7	$2,439	$29,268
E-8	$2,457	$29,484
E-9	$2,571	$30,852
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,436	$29,232
W-2	$2,445	$29,340
W-3	$2,478	$29,736
W-4	$2,610	$31,320
W-5	$2,778	$33,336
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,442	$29,304
O-2E	$2,466	$29,592
O-3E	$2,637	$31,644
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,301	$27,612
O-2	$2,418	$29,016
O-3	$2,475	$29,700
O-4	$2,835	$34,020
O-5	$3,099	$37,188
O-6	$3,123	$37,476
O-7	$3,144	$37,728

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,599	$19,188
E-2	$1,599	$19,188
E-3	$1,599	$19,188
E-4	$1,599	$19,188
E-5	$1,779	$21,348
E-6	$1,905	$22,860
E-7	$2,088	$25,056
E-8	$2,310	$27,720
E-9	$2,343	$28,116
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,022	$24,264
W-2	$2,307	$27,684
W-3	$2,349	$28,188
W-4	$2,415	$28,980
W-5	$2,439	$29,268
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,271	$27,252
O-2E	$2,334	$28,008
O-3E	$2,409	$28,908
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,884	$22,608
O-2	$2,214	$26,568
O-3	$2,361	$28,332
O-4	$2,427	$29,124
O-5	$2,442	$29,304
O-6	$2,451	$29,412
O-7	$2,493	$29,916

16 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Hampton/Newport News (VA297) Military Housing Area:

23601 23602 23603 23604 23605 23606 23607 23608 23651 23661 23663 23664 23665 23666 23669 24128

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Hampton/Newport News, VA is $2,274 per month ($27,288 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,779 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Hampton/Newport News MHA?

The Hampton/Newport News Military Housing Area (VA297) includes 16 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.