BAH · WA
Washington BAH rates for 2026.
JBLM, NB Kitsap, and NAS Whidbey drive one of the top-5 BAH markets in the country.
| MHA / Installation area | E-5 w/ deps | O-3 w/ deps |
|---|---|---|
Tacoma / JBLM JB Lewis-McChord | $2,871 | $3,552 |
Bremerton / NB Kitsap NB Kitsap | $2,673 | $3,306 |
Whidbey Island / NAS NAS Whidbey Island | $2,373 | $2,934 |
Fairchild AFB / Spokane Fairchild AFB | $1,602 | $1,980 |
Rates are illustrative 2026 figures for education only. Verify against the official DoD BAH Calculator before making financial decisions. Actual rates vary by rank, dependency status, and ZIP-based MHA.
VA loan limits in Washington
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Washington snapshot: 550,000 veterans · avg home price $605,000 · 2026 VA loan limit $1,209,750.