2023 Wisconsin BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates

Updated: December 23, 2022
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    Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates in Wisconsin increased substantially in 2023. The national average increased by 12.11%, while Wisconsin duty stations received a lower 6.41% increase on average.

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

    MADISON, WI BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: WI316

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,737 $1,302
    E02 $1,737 $1,302
    E03 $1,737 $1,302
    E04 $1,737 $1,302
    E05 $1,926 $1,446
    E06 $2,082 $1,560
    E07 $2,268 $1,740
    E08 $2,472 $1,962
    E09 $2,670 $2,004
    W01 $2,097 $1,680
    W02 $2,352 $1,959
    W03 $2,604 $2,007
    W04 $2,700 $2,121
    W05 $2,811 $2,313
    O01E $2,304 $1,920
    O02E $2,565 $1,992
    O03E $2,712 $2,070
    O01 $1,953 $1,539
    O02 $2,079 $1,863
    O03 $2,595 $2,019
    O04 $2,847 $2,277
    O05 $3,021 $2,397
    O06 $3,048 $2,589
    O07 $3,069 $2,628

    BAH for MADISON, WI includes the following zip codes: 53508, 53515, 53517, 53523, 53527, 53528, 53529, 53531, 53532, 53558, 53559, 53560, 53562, 53571, 53572, 53575, 53589, 53590, 53593, 53596, 53597, 53598, 53701, 53702, 53703, 53704, 53705, 53706, 53707, 53708, 53711, 53713, 53714, 53715, 53716, 53717, 53718, 53719, 53725, 53726, 53744, 53774, 53777, 53782, 53783, 53784, 53785, 53786, 53788, 53790, 53791, 53792, 53793, 53794

    MILWAUKEE, WI BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: WI317

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,995 $1,497
    E02 $1,995 $1,497
    E03 $1,995 $1,497
    E04 $1,995 $1,497
    E05 $2,178 $1,674
    E06 $2,196 $1,824
    E07 $2,409 $1,998
    E08 $2,646 $2,187
    E09 $2,874 $2,193
    W01 $2,211 $1,941
    W02 $2,508 $2,184
    W03 $2,799 $2,196
    W04 $2,907 $2,238
    W05 $3,033 $2,463
    O01E $2,451 $2,172
    O02E $2,757 $2,190
    O03E $2,922 $2,202
    O01 $2,190 $1,806
    O02 $2,193 $2,118
    O03 $2,790 $2,199
    O04 $3,075 $2,421
    O05 $3,273 $2,562
    O06 $3,300 $2,784
    O07 $3,327 $2,829

    BAH for MILWAUKEE, WI includes the following zip codes: 53005, 53007, 53008, 53018, 53029, 53045, 53046, 53051, 53052, 53056, 53058, 53064, 53066, 53069, 53072, 53089, 53103, 53105, 53108, 53110, 53118, 53119, 53122, 53126, 53127, 53129, 53130, 53132, 53138, 53139, 53146, 53149, 53150, 53151, 53153, 53154, 53167, 53172, 53177, 53182, 53183, 53185, 53186, 53187, 53188, 53189, 53201, 53202, 53203, 53204, 53205, 53206, 53207, 53208, 53209, 53210, 53211, 53212, 53213, 53214, 53215, 53216, 53217, 53218, 53219, 53220, 53221, 53222, 53223, 53224, 53225, 53226, 53227, 53228, 53233, 53234, 53235, 53237, 53259, 53263, 53274, 53278, 53288, 53290, 53293, 53295, 53401, 53402, 53403, 53404, 53405, 53406, 53407, 53408

    SPARTA/FORT MCCOY, WI BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: WI318

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,125 $963
    E02 $1,125 $963
    E03 $1,125 $963
    E04 $1,125 $963
    E05 $1,161 $1,032
    E06 $1,635 $1,227
    E07 $1,659 $1,248
    E08 $1,668 $1,260
    E09 $1,686 $1,398
    W01 $1,656 $1,245
    W02 $1,665 $1,257
    W03 $1,677 $1,413
    W04 $1,707 $1,635
    W05 $1,776 $1,641
    O01E $1,662 $1,254
    O02E $1,671 $1,368
    O03E $1,713 $1,629
    O01 $1,224 $1,080
    O02 $1,632 $1,251
    O03 $1,674 $1,464
    O04 $1,797 $1,638
    O05 $1,902 $1,644
    O06 $1,917 $1,647
    O07 $1,929 $1,653

    BAH for SPARTA/FORT MCCOY, WI includes the following zip codes: 54601, 54602, 54603, 54614, 54619, 54620, 54636, 54638, 54644, 54648, 54649, 54650, 54653, 54656, 54660, 54662, 54666, 54669, 54670

    STEVENS POINT, WI BAH Rates

    Military Housing Area: WI359

    Grade With Dependents Without Dependents
    E01 $1,116 $882
    E02 $1,116 $882
    E03 $1,116 $882
    E04 $1,116 $882
    E05 $1,266 $951
    E06 $1,362 $1,017
    E07 $1,386 $1,116
    E08 $1,416 $1,290
    E09 $1,479 $1,308
    W01 $1,377 $1,074
    W02 $1,401 $1,287
    W03 $1,440 $1,311
    W04 $1,503 $1,362
    W05 $1,575 $1,392
    O01E $1,389 $1,260
    O02E $1,431 $1,305
    O03E $1,509 $1,350
    O01 $1,284 $963
    O02 $1,359 $1,215
    O03 $1,437 $1,323
    O04 $1,596 $1,377
    O05 $1,710 $1,398
    O06 $1,725 $1,422
    O07 $1,734 $1,437

    BAH for STEVENS POINT, WI includes the following zip codes: 54401, 54402, 54403, 54404, 54406, 54407, 54408, 54410, 54411, 54412, 54413, 54415, 54417, 54423, 54426, 54427, 54429, 54440, 54441, 54443, 54448, 54449, 54454, 54455, 54457, 54458, 54466, 54467, 54469, 54471, 54473, 54474, 54475, 54476, 54479, 54481, 54482, 54484, 54488, 54489, 54492, 54494, 54495, 54909, 54921

    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 ZZ870 in increments of 10.

    Military Bases in Wisconsin:

    Basic Allowance for Housing 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