Kodiak Island, AK BAH Rates 2026
The Kodiak Island, AK Military Housing Area (MHA AK403) covers 35 ZIP codes in Alaska, including 99546 and 99619. Every duty station inside those ZIP codes pays the 2026 locality BAH rates in the table below, whatever installation you are assigned to. An E-5 with dependents stationed here receives $2,865 per month in tax-free BAH, and an O-3 without dependents receives $2,694 per month.
Last updated: October 2026
Your BAH in Kodiak Island
2026 BAH rate table for Kodiak Island, AK
The full published 2026 locality table for MHA AK403, monthly amounts in US dollars:
| Pay grade | Without dependents | With dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,827 | $2,436 |
| E-2 | $1,827 | $2,436 |
| E-3 | $1,827 | $2,436 |
| E-4 | $1,827 | $2,436 |
| E-5 | $2,148 | $2,865 |
| E-6 | $2,160 | $2,883 |
| E-7 | $2,229 | $2,970 |
| E-8 | $2,514 | $3,096 |
| E-9 | $2,637 | $3,282 |
| W-1 | $2,163 | $2,886 |
| W-2 | $2,511 | $3,021 |
| W-3 | $2,655 | $3,177 |
| W-4 | $2,874 | $3,321 |
| W-5 | $2,997 | $3,498 |
| O-1 | $2,157 | $2,877 |
| O-2 | $2,349 | $2,880 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $3,174 |
| O-4 | $2,970 | $3,555 |
| O-5 | $3,039 | $3,831 |
| O-6 | $3,156 | $3,861 |
| O-7+ | $3,213 | $3,891 |
Rates took effect on January 1, 2026. The O-7+ row also covers O-8, O-9, and O-10, who are paid at the O-7 locality rate. BAH is a tax-free allowance, so these amounts are worth more than the same figures in taxable basic pay.
Worked examples for Kodiak Island
An E-5 with dependents in this area receives $2,865 per month, or $34,380 over a full year. An E-7 with dependents receives $2,970 per month ($35,640 per year). An O-3 without dependents receives $2,694 per month ($32,328 per year). If your rent comes in below your rate, you keep the difference; if it runs above, the difference comes out of pocket.
Good to know about BAH in this area
Rate protection: if 2026 rates for this area fell for your grade, you keep your earlier higher rate for as long as you stay at this duty station with no break in eligibility. Changing stations: when you PCS, this table stops applying and the new station's MHA table takes over. Barracks and government quarters: members living in government quarters generally do not receive BAH, with narrow exceptions such as having dependents who live elsewhere. Finding your ZIP: if you are unsure which MHA your orders fall under, check the ZIP code of your duty station against the official lookup linked below.
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See the full index of 2026 BAH rates by location, or use the BAH calculator for the RC/Transient baseline rates and a deeper guide to how BAH works.
Kodiak Island BAH FAQs
What is the 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 in Kodiak Island?
An E-5 in the Kodiak Island, AK area (AK403) receives $2,865 per month with dependents or $2,148 per month without dependents in 2026. BAH is tax-free, and the rate took effect on January 1, 2026.
What is the highest BAH rate in Kodiak Island?
The highest 2026 locality rate in Kodiak Island, AK is $3,891 per month, paid to an O-7 through O-10 with dependents. Rates top out at the O-7 level: O-8, O-9, and O-10 are paid at the same locality rate as O-7.
Does this BAH table apply to every installation in the Kodiak Island area?
Yes. BAH is set by duty station ZIP code, not by installation. This MHA covers 35 ZIP codes, and every duty station inside them uses this same table for 2026, across all services.
Why is my BAH different from the 2026 table?
Common reasons are BAH rate protection (you keep a higher earlier rate while you stay at the same station), a dependent status that differs from the one you looked up, or living in government quarters, where BAH generally is not paid. Your LES and your finance office are the final word on your individual rate.