DLA Calculator (Dislocation Allowance)
Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is a one-time payment to help cover the costs of moving your household on a permanent change of station (PCS). Pick your pay grade and whether you have dependents to see the 2026 rate.
- Without dependents
- $2,389.42
- Partial DLA (flat rate)
- $1,002.71 Paid for certain local moves ordered by the government, not a PCS
Rates as of January 1, 2026 from DoD PDTATAC CY2026 DLA rates. Independent estimate. Not affiliated with the Department of Defense. Eligibility depends on your orders; confirm with your finance office. How we check our rates.
Setting up at a new duty station
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How it works
DLA is paid once per PCS move to help with the costs of setting up a new household. The amount depends only on your pay grade and whether you have dependents.
DoD sets new rates each January 1. These are the 2026 rates from the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee.
Partial DLA is a separate flat payment for certain government-ordered local moves, such as moving in or out of government quarters.
Whether you qualify depends on your orders and the Joint Travel Regulations. Your finance office confirms the final amount.
Frequently asked questions
Is DLA taxable?
No. IRS Publication 3 lists the dislocation allowance among moving allowances that are excluded from income.
When do DLA rates change?
New rates take effect each January 1, along with the basic pay raise.
What is partial DLA?
A one-time flat payment for certain government-ordered local moves. It's $1,002.71 in 2026.