Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Colorado 2026
There are 4 military housing areas in Colorado. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $2,268/month in Fort Collins to $2,841/month in Denver. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$2,841
Denver
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$2,268
Fort Collins
Housing Areas
4
MHAs in CO
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $2,754 | $2,238 | $3,711 |
| Colorado Springs | $2,358 | $1,860 | $2,595 |
| Denver | $2,841 | $2,148 | $3,207 |
| Fort Collins | $2,268 | $1,812 | $2,805 |
How Colorado BAH compares
Colorado's 4 military housing areas average $2,555/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 11.6% above the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Denver, CO tops the table at $2,841/mo while Fort Collins, CO sits at $2,268/mo — a $573 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.