Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Alexandria, LA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Alexandria military housing area (MHA: LA113), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,290

$15,480/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,161

$13,932/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,950

$23,400/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,254	$15,048
E-2	$1,254	$15,048
E-3	$1,254	$15,048
E-4	$1,254	$15,048
E-5	$1,290	$15,480
E-6	$1,677	$20,124
E-7	$1,779	$21,348
E-8	$1,884	$22,608
E-9	$2,040	$24,480
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,698	$20,376
W-2	$1,821	$21,852
W-3	$1,953	$23,436
W-4	$2,073	$24,876
W-5	$2,220	$26,640
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,794	$21,528
O-2E	$1,935	$23,220
O-3E	$2,097	$25,164
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,344	$16,128
O-2	$1,674	$20,088
O-3	$1,950	$23,400
O-4	$2,268	$27,216
O-5	$2,496	$29,952
O-6	$2,514	$30,168
O-7	$2,529	$30,348

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,089	$13,068
E-2	$1,089	$13,068
E-3	$1,089	$13,068
E-4	$1,089	$13,068
E-5	$1,161	$13,932
E-6	$1,257	$15,084
E-7	$1,335	$16,020
E-8	$1,413	$16,956
E-9	$1,530	$18,360
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,275	$15,300
W-2	$1,368	$16,416
W-3	$1,533	$18,396
W-4	$1,698	$20,376
W-5	$1,800	$21,600
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,347	$16,164
O-2E	$1,458	$17,496
O-3E	$1,671	$20,052
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,212	$14,544
O-2	$1,338	$16,056
O-3	$1,536	$18,432
O-4	$1,779	$21,348
O-5	$1,872	$22,464
O-6	$1,932	$23,184
O-7	$1,962	$23,544

19 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Alexandria (LA113) Military Housing Area:

71301 71302 71303 71325 71328 71330 71346 71360 71409 71424 71427 71430 71433 71438 71447 71455 71466 71472 71485

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Alexandria?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Alexandria, LA is $1,290 per month ($15,480 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,161 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Alexandria MHA?

The Alexandria Military Housing Area (LA113) includes 19 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.