Fort Polk BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Polk. Rates are based on the FORT POLK, LA Military Housing Area.
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All Fort Polk BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| 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 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| 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 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $1,875 | $1,410 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $1,929 | $1,488 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,022 | $1,827 |
| Officer | ||
| 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 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the FORT POLK, LA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About Fort Polk
Welcome to Fort Polk Louisiana, situated in Vernon Parish. Around 9,000 people live and work here in the almost 200,000 acres that make up the post. It’s hot and humid in these parts, and some of your closest colleagues will be alligators. You’re going to need to know what’s around here — where to shop, how to keep your hair in regulation, where to find housing and more. But if you prepare yourself for what lies ahead, you’re going to do just fine here on post. Find out all you need to know about what you’ll be in for by reading our Fort Polk in-depth welcome center guide. Where Is Fort Polk? Google Map View Getting There – Directions to the Post Entering Fort Polk and Post Amenities Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel Fort Polk Visitor Center Fort Polk DEERS Office Fort Polk Gate H...
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