2026 BAH Rates — Lafayette, LA
Military housing area LA118, covering 30 ZIP codes around Lafayette. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $1,584/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-2 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-3 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-4 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-5 | $1,584 | $1,245 |
| E-6 | $1,845 | $1,380 |
| E-7 | $1,914 | $1,452 |
| E-8 | $1,992 | $1,641 |
| E-9 | $2,112 | $1,710 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $1,860 | $1,413 |
| W-2 | $1,944 | $1,638 |
| W-3 | $2,043 | $1,722 |
| W-4 | $2,139 | $1,854 |
| W-5 | $2,262 | $1,929 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $1,926 | $1,581 |
| O-2E | $2,025 | $1,695 |
| O-3E | $2,157 | $1,833 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $1,623 | $1,311 |
| O-2 | $1,842 | $1,542 |
| O-3 | $2,040 | $1,746 |
| O-4 | $2,298 | $1,911 |
| O-5 | $2,484 | $1,950 |
| O-6 | $2,502 | $2,019 |
| O-7 | $2,517 | $2,052 |
| O-8 | $2,517 | $2,052 |
| O-9 | $2,517 | $2,052 |
| O-10 | $2,517 | $2,052 |
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