Norfolk BAH Rates
Quick answer
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents at Norfolk gets $2,430 a month in BAH, and an O-3 with dependents gets $2,694. DTMO puts Naval Station Norfolk and Portsmouth in housing area VA298, “NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH, VA”, which covers 67 ZIP codes. 2027 rates are expected in mid-December.
What is BAH at Norfolk in 2026?
Monthly rates for DTMO housing area VA298. Service: Navy.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-2 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-3 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-4 | $2,229 | $1,707 |
| E-5 | $2,430 | $1,908 |
| E-6 | $2,559 | $2,043 |
| E-7 | $2,604 | $2,235 |
| E-8 | $2,661 | $2,463 |
| E-9 | $2,796 | $2,487 |
| W-1 | $2,574 | $2,166 |
| W-2 | $2,628 | $2,460 |
| W-3 | $2,697 | $2,496 |
| W-4 | $2,832 | $2,562 |
| W-5 | $3,000 | $2,616 |
| O-1E | $2,613 | $2,427 |
| O-2E | $2,685 | $2,481 |
| O-3E | $2,859 | $2,547 |
| O-1 | $2,454 | $2,022 |
| O-2 | $2,556 | $2,367 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $2,505 |
| O-4 | $3,054 | $2,601 |
| O-5 | $3,318 | $2,625 |
| O-6 | $3,342 | $2,673 |
| O-7+ | $3,366 | $2,718 |
How does Norfolk compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, VA298 ranks 102 of 338 housing areas in DTMO’s 2026 data (1 is the highest rate).
Which ZIP codes are in this housing area?
BAH follows your duty station’s ZIP code. These 67 ZIP codes are in VA298; if yours isn’t listed, check it in the BAH calculator.
Show all 67 ZIP codes
23320 23321 23322 23323 23324 23325 23326 23327 23328 23432 23433 23434 23435 23436 23437 23438 23439 23450 23451 23452 23453 23454 23455 23456 23457 23458 23459 23460 23461 23462 23463 23464 23465 23466 23467 23471 23479 23501 23502 23503 23504 23505 23506 23507 23508 23509 23510 23511 23513 23514 23515 23517 23518 23519 23523 23529 23541 23551 23701 23702 23703 23704 23705 23707 23708 23709 23851
When will 2027 Norfolk BAH be out?
Expected in mid-December 2026 (see BAH 2027). Rate protection means you won’t see a decrease while you stay at this location.
Sources
- DTMO, BAH Rate Lookup (rates for all locations and pay grades) (2026 data imported 2026-10-29)
- DTMO, BAH calculator results used to spot-check our data (checked 2026-10-28)
- Department of War, 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates release (Dec. 11, 2025) (checked 2026-10-28)
Last verified October 29, 2026 against the sources above. How we check dates · Corrections