BAH Rates for Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va (2026)
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing for the Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va military housing area (VA298), for every pay grade with and without dependents.
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About the BAH Rates for Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va (2026)
This page lists the official 2026 BAH rates for Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va (military housing area VA298). BAH is paid to service members who are not in government housing and is based on duty station, pay grade and dependent status. It is tax-free. In 2026 an E-5 with dependents receives $2,430 a month here, $1,908 without dependents, which ranks number 102 of 338 military housing areas for E-5 with dependents (the national average is about $2,225). An O-3 with dependents receives $2,694 and an O-4 with dependents $3,054.
How to use it
- Choose your pay grade and whether you have dependents.
- Press Show my BAH to see your monthly and yearly allowance for this area.
- Use the table below to compare every grade, or the BAH calculator for another ZIP code.
2026 BAH rates for Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va by pay grade
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-2 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-3 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-4 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-5 | $2,430 | $1,908 |
| E-6 | $2,559 | $2,043 |
| E-7 | $2,604 | $2,235 |
| E-8 | $2,661 | $2,463 |
| E-9 | $2,796 | $2,487 |
| W-1 | $2,574 | $2,166 |
| W-2 | $2,628 | $2,460 |
| W-3 | $2,697 | $2,496 |
| W-4 | $2,832 | $2,562 |
| W-5 | $3,000 | $2,616 |
| O-1E | $2,613 | $2,427 |
| O-2E | $2,685 | $2,481 |
| O-3E | $2,859 | $2,547 |
| O-1 | $2,454 | $2,022 |
| O-2 | $2,556 | $2,367 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $2,505 |
| O-4 | $3,054 | $2,601 |
| O-5 | $3,318 | $2,625 |
| O-6 | $3,342 | $2,673 |
| O-7+ | $3,366 | $2,718 |
Quick comparison
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-6 | $2,559 | $2,043 |
| E-7 | $2,604 | $2,235 |
| O-1 | $2,454 | $2,022 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $2,505 |
Things to know
- BAH is set by the duty station ZIP code, so it applies to every ZIP code mapped to VA298.
- Rates are tax-free and meant to cover rent and utilities.
- O-7 and above share one rate.
- Your own rate is protected if the area rate drops while you stay in the same grade and location.
- Use the military pay calculator to add BAH to your basic pay and BAS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH for an E-5 in Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va?
In 2026 an E-5 receives $2,430 a month with dependents and $1,908 without dependents in the Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va area.
What is the BAH for an O-3 in Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va?
An O-3 receives $2,694 with dependents and $2,505 without dependents in 2026.
How much BAH does an E-6 get in Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va?
An E-6 with dependents receives $2,559 a month in 2026.
Is BAH taxable?
No. BAH is not subject to federal income tax.
Which ZIP codes use the VA298 rate?
All ZIP codes assigned to the Norfolk / Portsmouth, Va military housing area. Enter your ZIP code in the BAH calculator to confirm.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Official 2026 DoD BAH rates. Your finance office determines your actual entitlement.