2026 BAH Rates — New Orleans, LA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for New Orleans, LA (Military Housing Area LA116), 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 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-2 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-3 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-4 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-5 | $1,905 | $1,581 |
| E-6 | $2,373 | $1,779 |
| E-7 | $2,439 | $1,830 |
| E-8 | $2,508 | $2,004 |
| E-9 | $2,634 | $2,139 |
| W-1 | $2,394 | $1,797 |
| W-2 | $2,466 | $2,001 |
| W-3 | $2,556 | $2,157 |
| W-4 | $2,664 | $2,385 |
| W-5 | $2,805 | $2,454 |
| O-1E | $2,448 | $1,902 |
| O-2E | $2,541 | $2,109 |
| O-3E | $2,688 | $2,367 |
| O-1 | $1,968 | $1,650 |
| O-2 | $2,370 | $1,866 |
| O-3 | $2,553 | $2,202 |
| O-4 | $2,847 | $2,436 |
| O-5 | $3,060 | $2,472 |
| O-6 | $3,084 | $2,532 |
| O-7 | $3,105 | $2,574 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in New Orleans, LA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in New Orleans, LA receives $1,905 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,581 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.