Joint Base Lewis-McChord BAH Rates 2026

MHA: TACOMA, WA

Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Rates are based on the TACOMA, WA Military Housing Area.

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All Joint Base Lewis-McChord BAH Rates by Pay Grade

Pay Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Enlisted
E-1	$2,370	$2,034
E-2	$2,370	$2,034
E-3	$2,370	$2,034
E-4	$2,370	$2,034
E-5	$2,556	$2,121
E-6	$2,919	$2,199
E-7	$2,994	$2,376
E-8	$3,072	$2,634
E-9	$3,180	$2,736
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,940	$2,313
W-2	$3,024	$2,631
W-3	$3,126	$2,751
W-4	$3,201	$2,931
W-5	$3,297	$3,009
Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E (Prior Enlisted)	$3,006	$2,553
O-2E (Prior Enlisted)	$3,108	$2,712
O-3E (Prior Enlisted)	$3,216	$2,913
Officer
O-1	$2,607	$2,178
O-2	$2,916	$2,496
O-3	$3,123	$2,784
O-4	$3,324	$2,991
O-5	$3,471	$3,030
O-6	$3,501	$3,102
O-7	$3,525	$3,156

Official 2026 BAH rates for the TACOMA, WA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.

About Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Welcome to the beautiful area known as the Pacific Northwest and your new assignment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord! Although the installation and its mission have changed over the years, one thing has not — the picturesque setting of on of the most beautiful U.S. military bases in the country . On a clear day (it doesn’t rain ALL the time), majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The installation is both brand new and full of history. Camp Lewis (now Fort Lewis) was established in 1917 after 70,000 acres of Washington land was donated to the federal government. McChord Air Force Base was established in 1947, the same year the Air Forc...

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