How much is BAH in Missouri?

BAH varies by pay grade, dependency status, and ZIP-based Military Housing Area, and DoD updates rates annually. Verify your exact rate on the official DoD BAH calculator before making housing decisions in Missouri.

Can I use my BAH to qualify for a VA loan in Missouri?

Yes. VA underwriters can count BAH as stable, tax-free income. Because it's nontaxable, a lender may gross it up when calculating debt-to-income ratios; the applicable percentage depends on the agency/investor guideline and the borrower's actual documented tax situation. VA underwriting emphasizes residual income and actual income.

BAH · MO

Missouri BAH rates for 2026.

Whiteman AFB and Fort Leonard Wood are Missouri's core MHAs.

All state BAH rates

MHA / Installation area	Installations
Fort Leonard Wood	Fort Leonard Wood
Whiteman AFB	Whiteman AFB
St. Louis	—

BAH rates vary by pay grade, dependency status, and ZIP-based MHA, and DoD updates them annually. Verify your exact 2026 rate on the official DoD BAH calculator before making financial decisions.

BAH by installation in Missouri

Fort Leonard Wood BAH

Fort Leonard Wood falls under the Fort Leonard Wood Military Housing Area. Your 2026 BAH rate depends on pay grade and dependency status — look up the exact figure for the Fort Leonard Wood MHA on the official DoD BAH calculator.

Whiteman AFB BAH

Whiteman AFB falls under the Whiteman AFB Military Housing Area. Your 2026 BAH rate depends on pay grade and dependency status — look up the exact figure for the Whiteman AFB MHA on the official DoD BAH calculator.

2026 FHFA conforming limits in Missouri

2026 FHFA conforming and high-cost county limit values, plus a full state VA loan guide. Borrowers with full entitlement have no VA loan limit.

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Missouri snapshot: 2026 FHFA conforming loan limits are set per county, not per state. See the Missouri county list for the verified one-unit figure that applies to a specific property.