6 MILITARY HOUSING AREAS IN VIRGINIA -- 2026 RATES
2026 BAH Rates in Virginia -- Every Military Installation
Virginia is home to the Pentagon, Naval Station Norfolk (the world's largest naval base), Fort Belvoir, and MCB Quantico. Northern Virginia rates reflect the DC metro cost of living.
6
MHAs
Installations
$3,132
Fort Belvoir
Highest E-5 w/ Deps
$2,274
JB Langley-Eustis
Lowest E-5 w/ Deps
100%
Tax-free
Tax Status
BAH Rates by Installation -- Virginia
Monthly rates with dependents. Sorted by E-5 rate (highest first).
| Installation | E-5 w/ Deps | E-7 w/ Deps | O-3 w/ Deps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Belvoir, VA | $3,132 | $3,855 | $4,020 |
| Fredericksburg-Quantico, VA | $2,955 | $3,228 | $3,327 |
| MCB Quantico, VA | $2,955 | $3,228 | $3,327 |
| Norfolk-Virginia Beach, VA | $2,430 | $2,604 | $2,694 |
| Naval Station Norfolk, VA | $2,430 | $2,604 | $2,694 |
| JB Langley-Eustis, VA | $2,274 | $2,439 | $2,475 |
Source: DoD BAH rate tables, effective January 1, 2026. All rates shown with dependents.
Top Installations in Virginia
Fredericksburg-Quantico, VATax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,955
E-7 w/ Deps
$3,228
O-3 w/ Deps
$3,327
Norfolk-Virginia Beach, VATax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,430
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,604
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,694
Naval Station Norfolk, VATax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,430
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,604
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,694
JB Langley-Eustis, VATax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,274
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,439
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,475
How BAH Works in Virginia
- BAH is tax-free and paid monthly alongside your base pay
- Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA) -- not your specific ZIP code
- "With dependents" rate applies if you have a spouse, child, or other qualifying dependent
- You keep the difference if you find housing below your BAH rate
- Rates are updated annually on January 1 and guaranteed not to decrease mid-year
- Virginia has 6 distinct MHAs, each with unique rates based on local housing costs
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2026 rates per official DoD BAH tables, effective January 1, 2026. Always verify your specific rate with the official DoD BAH calculator. Source: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO).