2026 BAH Rates — Fort Polk, LA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Polk, LA (Military Housing Area LA115), effective January 1, 2026. BAH is a tax-free monthly allowance set by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-2 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-3 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-4 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-5 | $1,218 | $1,128 |
| E-6 | $1,833 | $1,374 |
| E-7 | $1,872 | $1,404 |
| E-8 | $1,911 | $1,434 |
| E-9 | $1,989 | $1,527 |
| W-1 | $1,854 | $1,392 |
| W-2 | $1,887 | $1,416 |
| W-3 | $1,941 | $1,551 |
| W-4 | $2,010 | $1,839 |
| W-5 | $2,100 | $1,881 |
| O-1E | $1,875 | $1,410 |
| O-2E | $1,929 | $1,488 |
| O-3E | $2,022 | $1,827 |
| O-1 | $1,296 | $1,191 |
| O-2 | $1,827 | $1,407 |
| O-3 | $1,938 | $1,611 |
| O-4 | $2,124 | $1,866 |
| O-5 | $2,262 | $1,884 |
| O-6 | $2,277 | $1,917 |
| O-7 | $2,289 | $1,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Polk, LA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Polk, LA receives $1,218 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,128 without dependents. Rates vary by pay grade — see the full table above.
Is BAH taxable?
No. BAH is a tax-free housing allowance, which makes it worth more than the same amount of taxable base pay.