Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Monroe, LA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Monroe military housing area (MHA: LA371), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,194

$14,328/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,023

$12,276/year

O-3 with Dependents

$1,728

$20,736/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,143	$13,716
E-2	$1,143	$13,716
E-3	$1,143	$13,716
E-4	$1,143	$13,716
E-5	$1,194	$14,328
E-6	$1,629	$19,548
E-7	$1,665	$19,980
E-8	$1,704	$20,448
E-9	$1,779	$21,348
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,650	$19,800
W-2	$1,680	$20,160
W-3	$1,731	$20,772
W-4	$1,797	$21,564
W-5	$1,884	$22,608
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,668	$20,016
O-2E	$1,719	$20,628
O-3E	$1,812	$21,744
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,251	$15,012
O-2	$1,626	$19,512
O-3	$1,728	$20,736
O-4	$1,908	$22,896
O-5	$2,040	$24,480
O-6	$2,055	$24,660
O-7	$2,064	$24,768

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$921	$11,052
E-2	$921	$11,052
E-3	$921	$11,052
E-4	$921	$11,052
E-5	$1,023	$12,276
E-6	$1,221	$14,652
E-7	$1,248	$14,976
E-8	$1,284	$15,408
E-9	$1,410	$16,920
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,239	$14,868
W-2	$1,281	$15,372
W-3	$1,428	$17,136
W-4	$1,632	$19,584
W-5	$1,671	$20,052
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,254	$15,048
O-2E	$1,383	$16,596
O-3E	$1,623	$19,476
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,089	$13,068
O-2	$1,251	$15,012
O-3	$1,470	$17,640
O-4	$1,659	$19,908
O-5	$1,674	$20,088
O-6	$1,707	$20,484
O-7	$1,734	$20,808

8 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Monroe (LA371) Military Housing Area:

71201 71202 71203 71225 71238 71280 71291 71292

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Monroe, LA is $1,194 per month ($14,328 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,023 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Monroe MHA?

The Monroe Military Housing Area (LA371) includes 8 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.