Military Money · Aquia Harbour
How does BAH compare with the all-in monthly cost?
With dependents, 2026 BAH for Quantico/Woodbridge is $2,955 for an E-5, $3,174 for an E-6, $3,228 for an E-7, $3,327 for an O-3 and $3,753 for an O-4. Set that against the mortgage plus $174 a month in POA dues and about $377 a month in county real estate tax on a $461,000 home.
- E-5 / E-6 / E-7
- $2,955 / $3,174 / $3,228With dependents
- O-3 / O-4
- $3,327 / $3,753
- POA dues
- $174/mo
- Real estate tax
- ≈ $377/moOn $461,000 at $0.9815
Sources: VetCalc, 2026 BAH (DTMO rates, eff. 1 Jan 2026); AHPOA, New Members (2026); Stafford County Treasurer, Tax Rates (updated 4 May 2026).
What military tax exemptions apply here?
Active-duty members whose legal residence isn't Virginia pay no Stafford car tax (SCRA), and spouses can qualify too. Veterans rated 100% permanently disabled pay no real estate tax on their home and up to an acre, and can exempt one car.
- Car tax
- Exempt if legal residence isn't VASCRA / MSRRA
- 100% disabled veterans
- Home + 1 acre and one car exempt
Sources: Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue, Military Exemptions; Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue, Disabled Veterans.