FORT POLK, LA · MHA LA115 · effective January 1, 2026
Fort Polk BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Polk, which falls in the Fort Polk, LA housing area (LA115). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,218 per month here ($1,128 without dependents).
That is about 45% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 334 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,206/mo
$1,026 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,218/mo
$1,128 without
E-6 with dependents
$1,833/mo
$1,374 without
E-7 with dependents
$1,872/mo
$1,404 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,296/mo
$1,191 without
O-3 with dependents
$1,938/mo
$1,611 without
2026 BAH rates at Fort Polk — all pay grades
Monthly, tax-free. O-1E/O-2E/O-3E are officers with prior enlisted service.
| 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 |
| O-8 | $2,289 | $1,947 |
| O-9 | $2,289 | $1,947 |
| O-10 | $2,289 | $1,947 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Fort Polk rate
Housing area LA115 covers 35 ZIP codes. If your duty station falls in any of them you receive the rates on this page, whatever your home address. At this location the with-dependents rate runs 8% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,206 to $2,289 per month.
ZIP codes in LA115
70634, 70637, 70639, 70652, 70653, 70656, 70657, 70659, 70660, 70662, 71002, 71031, 71066, 71403, 71411, 71414, 71416, 71428, 71434, 71439, 71443, 71446, 71450, 71452, 71456, 71457, 71458, 71459, 71461, 71468, 71469, 71474, 71475, 71496, 71497
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Installations with similar BAH to Fort Polk
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,218/month here — $14,616 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Polk | Fort Polk, LA | $1,218 |
| Fort Sill | Fort Sill/Lawton, OK | $1,233 |
| Fort Riley | Fort Riley, KS | $1,314 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $1,479 |
| Scott AFB | Scott AFB, IL | $1,542 |
What these rates mean at Fort Polk
Your BAH is fixed by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status — not by your actual rent or where in the area you choose to live. Everyone assigned to Fort Polk at the same grade and dependency status receives the identical amount, so housing cheaper than your allowance leaves money in your pocket, and anything above it comes out of your own.
Rates are re-set every January from fresh local rental surveys. Individual rate protection means your BAH will not fall while you stay at Fort Polk in the same grade with the same dependency status, even if the published rate for the area drops.
To see BAH alongside basic pay and BAS for your total monthly compensation, use the military pay calculator, or check basic pay by rank on the 2026 military pay chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH rate at Fort Polk in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Fort Polk receives $1,218 per month in 2026, or $1,128 without dependents. Fort Polk sits in the FORT POLK, LA military housing area (LA115). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Fort Polk higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Polk pays $1,218 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 45% below the national mean, ranking 334 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Fort Polk depend on where I actually live?
No. Your BAH is set by your duty-station ZIP code, not your home address, so everyone assigned to Fort Polk at the same grade and dependency status receives the same rate. If you rent for less than your BAH you keep the difference; if you spend more, you cover it.
BAH rates at other installations
Source
Rates are the 2026 tables published by the Defense Travel Management Office for military housing area LA115 (FORT POLK, LA), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 71459). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.