4 MILITARY HOUSING AREAS IN COLORADO -- 2026 RATES
2026 BAH Rates in Colorado -- Every Military Installation
Colorado installations include Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs. The growing metro area has pushed BAH rates upward.
4
MHAs
Installations
$2,358
Colorado Springs-Fort Carson
Highest E-5 w/ Deps
$2,358
Peterson SFB-Colorado Springs
Lowest E-5 w/ Deps
100%
Tax-free
Tax Status
BAH Rates by Installation -- Colorado
Monthly rates with dependents. Sorted by E-5 rate (highest first).
| Installation | E-5 w/ Deps | E-7 w/ Deps | O-3 w/ Deps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs-Fort Carson, CO | $2,358 | $2,487 | $2,595 |
| Colorado Springs-Fort Carson, CO | $2,358 | $2,487 | $2,595 |
| USAFA-Colorado Springs, CO | $2,358 | $2,487 | $2,595 |
| Peterson SFB-Colorado Springs, CO | $2,358 | $2,487 | $2,595 |
Source: DoD BAH rate tables, effective January 1, 2026. All rates shown with dependents.
Top Installations in Colorado
Colorado Springs-Fort Carson, COTax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,358
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,487
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,595
Colorado Springs-Fort Carson, COTax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,358
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,487
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,595
USAFA-Colorado Springs, COTax-free
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,358
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,487
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,595
E-5 w/ Deps
$2,358
E-7 w/ Deps
$2,487
O-3 w/ Deps
$2,595
How BAH Works in Colorado
- BAH is tax-free and paid monthly alongside your base pay
- Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA) -- not your specific ZIP code
- "With dependents" rate applies if you have a spouse, child, or other qualifying dependent
- You keep the difference if you find housing below your BAH rate
- Rates are updated annually on January 1 and guaranteed not to decrease mid-year
- Colorado has 4 distinct MHAs, each with unique rates based on local housing costs
Calculate your total military compensation -- base pay + BAH + BAS in one place.
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2026 rates per official DoD BAH tables, effective January 1, 2026. Always verify your specific rate with the official DoD BAH calculator. Source: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO).