Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Fort Polk, LA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Fort Polk military housing area (MHA: LA115), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,218

$14,616/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,128

$13,536/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,938

$23,256/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,206	$14,472
E-2	$1,206	$14,472
E-3	$1,206	$14,472
E-4	$1,206	$14,472
E-5	$1,218	$14,616
E-6	$1,833	$21,996
E-7	$1,872	$22,464
E-8	$1,911	$22,932
E-9	$1,989	$23,868
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,854	$22,248
W-2	$1,887	$22,644
W-3	$1,941	$23,292
W-4	$2,010	$24,120
W-5	$2,100	$25,200
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,875	$22,500
O-2E	$1,929	$23,148
O-3E	$2,022	$24,264
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,296	$15,552
O-2	$1,827	$21,924
O-3	$1,938	$23,256
O-4	$2,124	$25,488
O-5	$2,262	$27,144
O-6	$2,277	$27,324
O-7	$2,289	$27,468

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,026	$12,312
E-2	$1,026	$12,312
E-3	$1,026	$12,312
E-4	$1,026	$12,312
E-5	$1,128	$13,536
E-6	$1,374	$16,488
E-7	$1,404	$16,848
E-8	$1,434	$17,208
E-9	$1,527	$18,324
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,392	$16,704
W-2	$1,416	$16,992
W-3	$1,551	$18,612
W-4	$1,839	$22,068
W-5	$1,881	$22,572
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,410	$16,920
O-2E	$1,488	$17,856
O-3E	$1,827	$21,924
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,191	$14,292
O-2	$1,407	$16,884
O-3	$1,611	$19,332
O-4	$1,866	$22,392
O-5	$1,884	$22,608
O-6	$1,917	$23,004
O-7	$1,947	$23,364

9 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Fort Polk (LA115) Military Housing Area:

70639 70656 70659 71403 71439 71446 71459 71461 71474

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Fort Polk, LA is $1,218 per month ($14,616 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,128 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Fort Polk MHA?

The Fort Polk Military Housing Area (LA115) includes 9 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.