2023 Idaho BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates

Updated: December 23, 2022
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    Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates in Idaho increased substantially in 2023. The national average increased by 12.11%, while Idaho duty stations received a marginally higher 12.14% increase on average.

    Below are the local BAH rates charts for Military Housing Areas in Idaho. The Department of Defense determines BAH rates by location, pay grade (rank) and if a soldier has dependents.

    See the latest update on the 2023 Basic Allowance for Housing rates.

    BOISE, ID BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: ID084

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,854 $1,626
    E02 $1,854 $1,626
    E03 $1,854 $1,626
    E04 $1,854 $1,626
    E05 $1,914 $1,722
    E06 $2,346 $1,788
    E07 $2,385 $1,848
    E08 $2,424 $2,004
    E09 $2,505 $2,130
    W01 $2,367 $1,845
    W02 $2,403 $2,001
    W03 $2,454 $2,142
    W04 $2,529 $2,352
    W05 $2,622 $2,391
    O01E $2,388 $1,908
    O02E $2,442 $2,103
    O03E $2,538 $2,340
    O01 $1,974 $1,785
    O02 $2,343 $1,896
    O03 $2,451 $2,190
    O04 $2,652 $2,376
    O05 $2,799 $2,400
    O06 $2,823 $2,433
    O07 $2,841 $2,472

    BAH for BOISE, ID includes the following zip codes: 83605, 83606, 83607, 83616, 83626, 83630, 83634, 83641, 83642, 83644, 83646, 83651, 83652, 83653, 83656, 83660, 83669, 83676, 83680, 83686, 83687, 83701, 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83707, 83708, 83709, 83711, 83712, 83713, 83714, 83715, 83717, 83719, 83720, 83722, 83724, 83725, 83726, 83728, 83729, 83732, 83735, 83756, 83799

    MOUNTAIN HOME AFB, ID BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: ID086

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,776 $1,539
    E02 $1,776 $1,539
    E03 $1,776 $1,539
    E04 $1,776 $1,539
    E05 $1,806 $1,665
    E06 $2,415 $1,812
    E07 $2,439 $1,833
    E08 $2,448 $1,929
    E09 $2,517 $2,112
    W01 $2,436 $1,830
    W02 $2,445 $1,926
    W03 $2,457 $2,130
    W04 $2,556 $2,415
    W05 $2,706 $2,424
    O01E $2,442 $1,839
    O02E $2,451 $2,073
    O03E $2,574 $2,409
    O01 $1,884 $1,743
    O02 $2,409 $1,836
    O03 $2,454 $2,196
    O04 $2,760 $2,418
    O05 $2,997 $2,427
    O06 $3,021 $2,430
    O07 $3,045 $2,448

    BAH for MOUNTAIN HOME AFB, ID includes the following zip codes: 83623, 83627, 83633, 83647, 83648, 83716

    About half the U.S. Counties (about 1,500) have little to no military population. While half the zip codes is significant, less than two percent of service members that are eligible for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) are within these counties. In order to account for these service members there are approximately 30 separate County Cost Groups (CCGs) assigned, each with similar housing costs. Use the BAH Calculator to enter your zip code to determine your Military Housing Area (MHA) aka County Cost Group. They range from ZZ510 to ZZ890 in increments of 10.

    Military bases in Idaho:

    BAH rates listed are for all branches of the military; Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Space Force and Reserves forces, where applicable. BAH rates in high-cost areas will be much greater than those in low-cost areas.

    Veterans, dependents, National Guard and reserves can use the MHA Calculator to see estimated monthly payments. Active Duty service members should use the BAH Calculator or tables to see estimated payments. Both BAH and MHA benefits are based off the same payment tables but benefit amounts do vary based on different calculations.

    Written by Veteran.com Team