Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Richmond/Fort Lee, VA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Richmond/Fort Lee military housing area (MHA: VA301), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

Find BAH Rates by ZIP Code

E-5 with Dependents

$2,358

$28,296/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,866

$22,392/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,760

$33,120/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,157	$25,884
E-2	$2,157	$25,884
E-3	$2,157	$25,884
E-4	$2,157	$25,884
E-5	$2,358	$28,296
E-6	$2,628	$31,536
E-7	$2,676	$32,112
E-8	$2,727	$32,724
E-9	$2,835	$34,020
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,646	$31,752
W-2	$2,694	$32,328
W-3	$2,763	$33,156
W-4	$2,862	$34,344
W-5	$2,991	$35,892
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,682	$32,184
O-2E	$2,751	$33,012
O-3E	$2,883	$34,596
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,400	$28,800
O-2	$2,625	$31,500
O-3	$2,760	$33,120
O-4	$3,030	$36,360
O-5	$3,231	$38,772
O-6	$3,255	$39,060
O-7	$3,276	$39,312

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,728	$20,736
E-2	$1,728	$20,736
E-3	$1,728	$20,736
E-4	$1,728	$20,736
E-5	$1,866	$22,392
E-6	$1,971	$23,652
E-7	$2,163	$25,956
E-8	$2,418	$29,016
E-9	$2,490	$29,880
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,094	$25,128
W-2	$2,415	$28,980
W-3	$2,502	$30,024
W-4	$2,631	$31,572
W-5	$2,685	$32,220
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,355	$28,260
O-2E	$2,475	$29,700
O-3E	$2,619	$31,428
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,950	$23,400
O-2	$2,295	$27,540
O-3	$2,526	$30,312
O-4	$2,670	$32,040
O-5	$2,694	$32,328
O-6	$2,739	$32,868
O-7	$2,784	$33,408

35 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Richmond/Fort Lee (VA301) Military Housing Area:

23059 23060 23075 23112 23113 23120 23150 23219 23220 23221 23222 23223 23224 23225 23226 23227 23228 23229 23230 23231 23234 23235 23236 23237 23294 23298 23801 23830 23831 23832 23836 23838 23842 23875 23881

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Richmond/Fort Lee?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Richmond/Fort Lee, VA is $2,358 per month ($28,296 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,866 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Richmond/Fort Lee MHA?

The Richmond/Fort Lee Military Housing Area (VA301) includes 35 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.