Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Lafayette, LA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Lafayette military housing area (MHA: LA118), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,584

$19,008/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,245

$14,940/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,040

$24,480/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,449	$17,388
E-2	$1,449	$17,388
E-3	$1,449	$17,388
E-4	$1,449	$17,388
E-5	$1,584	$19,008
E-6	$1,845	$22,140
E-7	$1,914	$22,968
E-8	$1,992	$23,904
E-9	$2,112	$25,344
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,860	$22,320
W-2	$1,944	$23,328
W-3	$2,043	$24,516
W-4	$2,139	$25,668
W-5	$2,262	$27,144
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,926	$23,112
O-2E	$2,025	$24,300
O-3E	$2,157	$25,884
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,623	$19,476
O-2	$1,842	$22,104
O-3	$2,040	$24,480
O-4	$2,298	$27,576
O-5	$2,484	$29,808
O-6	$2,502	$30,024
O-7	$2,517	$30,204

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,140	$13,680
E-2	$1,140	$13,680
E-3	$1,140	$13,680
E-4	$1,140	$13,680
E-5	$1,245	$14,940
E-6	$1,380	$16,560
E-7	$1,452	$17,424
E-8	$1,641	$19,692
E-9	$1,710	$20,520
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,413	$16,956
W-2	$1,638	$19,656
W-3	$1,722	$20,664
W-4	$1,854	$22,248
W-5	$1,929	$23,148
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,581	$18,972
O-2E	$1,695	$20,340
O-3E	$1,833	$21,996
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,311	$15,732
O-2	$1,542	$18,504
O-3	$1,746	$20,952
O-4	$1,911	$22,932
O-5	$1,950	$23,400
O-6	$2,019	$24,228
O-7	$2,052	$24,624

11 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Lafayette (LA118) Military Housing Area:

70501 70503 70506 70507 70508 70518 70520 70529 70558 70583 70592

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Lafayette, LA is $1,584 per month ($19,008 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,245 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Lafayette MHA?

The Lafayette Military Housing Area (LA118) includes 11 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.