Is BAH the same for all ranks?

No. BAH increases with pay grade. E-5 is shown here as the most common enlisted grade.

What is BAH in Fort Chaffee/Fort Smith, Ar for E-5 with dependents?

Q: What is BAH in Fort Chaffee/Fort Smith, Ar for E5?

$1,263.00 per month with dependents in 2026.

$1,263.00/mo

E-5 BAH with dependents, Fort Chaffee/Fort Smith, Ar, 2026 (tax-free)

BAH for an E-5 with dependents in the Fort Chaffee/Fort Smith, Ar military housing area is $1,263.00/month in 2026 (tax-free).

BAH rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys. Rates vary by pay grade, dependency status, and location.

About BAH in Fort Chaffee/Fort Smith, Ar

The Fort Chaffee/Fort Smith, Ar Military Housing Area (MHA AR012) covers service members stationed in and around Fort Chaffee/Fort Smith, Ar. If your duty station falls in this MHA, this is your BAH rate.

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Data: 2026 military pay tables (DoD), BAH rates, and VA compensation schedules as bundled in the VetPaycheck app. Last updated 2026-10-11. Figures are monthly gross before taxes. For planning only; verify with DFAS/VA.

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