2023 Montana BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates

Updated: December 23, 2022
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    Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates in Montana increased substantially in 2023. The national average increased by 12.11%, while Montana duty stations received a significantly higher 23.60% increase on average.

    Below are the local BAH rates charts for Military Housing Areas in Montana. 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.

    MALMSTROM SFB/GREAT FALLS, MT BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: MT175

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,176 $882
    E02 $1,176 $882
    E03 $1,176 $882
    E04 $1,176 $882
    E05 $1,296 $984
    E06 $1,515 $1,134
    E07 $1,647 $1,236
    E08 $1,791 $1,344
    E09 $1,935 $1,452
    W01 $1,533 $1,152
    W02 $1,707 $1,341
    W03 $1,884 $1,455
    W04 $1,962 $1,542
    W05 $2,049 $1,677
    O01E $1,671 $1,290
    O02E $1,857 $1,392
    O03E $1,968 $1,506
    O01 $1,329 $1,050
    O02 $1,512 $1,257
    O03 $1,878 $1,458
    O04 $2,076 $1,650
    O05 $2,217 $1,734
    O06 $2,235 $1,869
    O07 $2,250 $1,893

    BAH for MALMSTROM SFB/GREAT FALLS, MT includes the following zip codes: 59401, 59402, 59403, 59404, 59405, 59406, 59412, 59414, 59421, 59443, 59463, 59465, 59472, 59477, 59480, 59483, 59485, 59487

    HELENA, MT BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: MT347

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,467 $1,230
    E02 $1,467 $1,230
    E03 $1,467 $1,230
    E04 $1,467 $1,230
    E05 $1,524 $1,344
    E06 $2,061 $1,548
    E07 $2,202 $1,653
    E08 $2,352 $1,767
    E09 $2,514 $1,887
    W01 $2,082 $1,563
    W02 $2,265 $1,701
    W03 $2,451 $1,890
    W04 $2,541 $2,094
    W05 $2,649 $2,235
    O01E $2,232 $1,677
    O02E $2,424 $1,818
    O03E $2,553 $2,058
    O01 $1,590 $1,413
    O02 $2,058 $1,656
    O03 $2,445 $1,893
    O04 $2,682 $2,211
    O05 $2,847 $2,295
    O06 $2,868 $2,436
    O07 $2,889 $2,466

    BAH for HELENA, MT includes the following zip codes: 59410, 59601, 59602, 59604, 59620, 59623, 59624, 59625, 59626, 59633, 59635, 59636, 59639, 59640, 59648

    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 Montana:

    • Malmstrom AFB, Cascade, MT

    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