2026 BAH Rates — Hampton/Newport News, VA
Military housing area VA297, covering 69 ZIP codes around Hampton/Newport News. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $2,274/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-2 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-3 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-4 | $2,082 | $1,599 |
| E-5 | $2,274 | $1,779 |
| E-6 | $2,421 | $1,905 |
| E-7 | $2,439 | $2,088 |
| E-8 | $2,457 | $2,310 |
| E-9 | $2,571 | $2,343 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,436 | $2,022 |
| W-2 | $2,445 | $2,307 |
| W-3 | $2,478 | $2,349 |
| W-4 | $2,610 | $2,415 |
| W-5 | $2,778 | $2,439 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $2,442 | $2,271 |
| O-2E | $2,466 | $2,334 |
| O-3E | $2,637 | $2,409 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $2,301 | $1,884 |
| O-2 | $2,418 | $2,214 |
| O-3 | $2,475 | $2,361 |
| O-4 | $2,835 | $2,427 |
| O-5 | $3,099 | $2,442 |
| O-6 | $3,123 | $2,451 |
| O-7 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
| O-8 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
| O-9 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
| O-10 | $3,144 | $2,493 |
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