Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: Buckley Space Force Base
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Buckley Space Force Base (Space Force) in the Denver military housing area (MHA: CO045), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,556 | $30,672 |
| E-2 | $2,556 | $30,672 |
| E-3 | $2,556 | $30,672 |
| E-4 | $2,556 | $30,672 |
| E-5 | $2,841 | $34,092 |
| E-6 | $3,063 | $36,756 |
| E-7 | $3,114 | $37,368 |
| E-8 | $3,168 | $38,016 |
| E-9 | $3,267 | $39,204 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,081 | $36,972 |
| W-2 | $3,135 | $37,620 |
| W-3 | $3,210 | $38,520 |
| W-4 | $3,288 | $39,456 |
| W-5 | $3,396 | $40,752 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $3,120 | $37,440 |
| O-2E | $3,195 | $38,340 |
| O-3E | $3,306 | $39,672 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,874 | $34,488 |
| O-2 | $3,060 | $36,720 |
| O-3 | $3,207 | $38,484 |
| O-4 | $3,426 | $41,112 |
| O-5 | $3,588 | $43,056 |
| O-6 | $3,615 | $43,380 |
| O-7 | $3,642 | $43,704 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,938 | $23,256 |
| E-2 | $1,938 | $23,256 |
| E-3 | $1,938 | $23,256 |
| E-4 | $1,938 | $23,256 |
| E-5 | $2,148 | $25,776 |
| E-6 | $2,301 | $27,612 |
| E-7 | $2,568 | $30,816 |
| E-8 | $2,889 | $34,668 |
| E-9 | $2,946 | $35,352 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,463 | $29,556 |
| W-2 | $2,886 | $34,632 |
| W-3 | $2,958 | $35,496 |
| W-4 | $3,066 | $36,792 |
| W-5 | $3,126 | $37,512 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $2,838 | $34,056 |
| O-2E | $2,934 | $35,208 |
| O-3E | $3,054 | $36,648 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,268 | $27,216 |
| O-2 | $2,748 | $32,976 |
| O-3 | $2,979 | $35,748 |
| O-4 | $3,108 | $37,296 |
| O-5 | $3,135 | $37,620 |
| O-6 | $3,186 | $38,232 |
| O-7 | $3,240 | $38,880 |
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BAH for Buckley Space Force Base runs above the national average: $2,841/mo for an E-5 with dependents versus a $2,289 average across all 299 MHAs (64th overall, 24.1% above average).
Within the state, this is the highest-rate MHA of 4; the lowest is Fort Collins, CO at $2,268/mo for the same E-5 — a $573 monthly spread that matters if you have any say in your assignment.
Across enlisted grades here, having dependents adds an average of $564/mo (26.1%) to the allowance. The with/without-dependents gap is set per location, so it differs from base to base — use the tables above for your exact grade.
Comparisons computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs (county cost groups excluded). Benchmark grade: E-5 with dependents.