Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Lexington, VA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Lexington military housing area (MHA: VA303), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,536

$18,432/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,275

$15,300/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,130

$25,560/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,437	$17,244
E-2	$1,437	$17,244
E-3	$1,437	$17,244
E-4	$1,437	$17,244
E-5	$1,536	$18,432
E-6	$1,995	$23,940
E-7	$2,046	$24,552
E-8	$2,097	$25,164
E-9	$2,211	$26,532
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,016	$24,192
W-2	$2,067	$24,804
W-3	$2,133	$25,596
W-4	$2,241	$26,892
W-5	$2,379	$28,548
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,052	$24,624
O-2E	$2,121	$25,452
O-3E	$2,262	$27,144
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,596	$19,152
O-2	$1,992	$23,904
O-3	$2,130	$25,560
O-4	$2,421	$29,052
O-5	$2,634	$31,608
O-6	$2,652	$31,824
O-7	$2,670	$32,040

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,188	$14,256
E-2	$1,188	$14,256
E-3	$1,188	$14,256
E-4	$1,188	$14,256
E-5	$1,275	$15,300
E-6	$1,497	$17,964
E-7	$1,536	$18,432
E-8	$1,632	$19,584
E-9	$1,767	$21,204
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,512	$18,144
W-2	$1,629	$19,548
W-3	$1,782	$21,384
W-4	$2,004	$24,048
W-5	$2,055	$24,660
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,542	$18,504
O-2E	$1,734	$20,808
O-3E	$1,989	$23,868
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,335	$16,020
O-2	$1,539	$18,468
O-3	$1,827	$21,924
O-4	$2,040	$24,480
O-5	$2,064	$24,768
O-6	$2,109	$25,308
O-7	$2,142	$25,704

10 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Lexington (VA303) Military Housing Area:

24415 24435 24439 24450 24472 24473 24483 24555 24578 24579

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Lexington, VA is $1,536 per month ($18,432 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,275 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Lexington MHA?

The Lexington Military Housing Area (VA303) includes 10 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.