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Chattanooga, TN BAH rates 2026

Updated Updated for 2026 tax law

Service members stationed in the Chattanooga, TN military housing area (TN266) receive these 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. An E-5 gets $1,986 a month with dependents.

GradeWith dependentsWithout dependents
E-1$1,863$1,446
E-2$1,863$1,446
E-3$1,863$1,446
E-4$1,863$1,446
E-5$1,986$1,629
E-6$2,397$1,797
E-7$2,445$1,863
E-8$2,490$2,073
E-9$2,631$2,193
W-1$2,418$1,830
W-2$2,463$2,070
W-3$2,523$2,208
W-4$2,670$2,403
W-5$2,856$2,454
O-1E$2,448$1,983
O-2E$2,511$2,166
O-3E$2,700$2,391
O-1$2,043$1,734
O-2$2,394$1,950
O-3$2,520$2,247
O-4$2,916$2,436
O-5$3,201$2,460
O-6$3,228$2,499
O-7$3,249$2,541
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2026 rates from the Defense Travel Management Office, effective January 1, 2026. Rate protection keeps your current rate if your area's rate drops.

ZIP codes in this housing area

30726, 30736, 30742, 37302, 37304, 37308, 37315, 37341, 37343, 37350, 37351, 37363, 37373, 37377, 37379, 37384, 37401, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37405, 37406, 37407, 37408, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37412, 37414, 37415, 37416, 37419, 37421, 37422, 37424, 37450.

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Frequently asked questions

What is E-5 BAH in Chattanooga, TN for 2026?

$1,986 a month with dependents and $1,629 without dependents.

Which ZIP codes use the Chattanooga, TN BAH rate?

36 ZIP codes map to military housing area TN266, including 30726, 30736, 30742, 37302, 37304, 37308, 37315, 37341.

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