Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Boulder, CO 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Boulder military housing area (MHA: CO422), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$2,754

$33,048/year

E-5 without Dependents

$2,238

$26,856/year

O-3 with Dependents

$3,711

$44,532/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,565	$30,780
E-2	$2,565	$30,780
E-3	$2,565	$30,780
E-4	$2,565	$30,780
E-5	$2,754	$33,048
E-6	$3,342	$40,104
E-7	$3,477	$41,724
E-8	$3,621	$43,452
E-9	$3,795	$45,540
Warrant Officer
W-1	$3,363	$40,356
W-2	$3,537	$42,444
W-3	$3,714	$44,568
W-4	$3,825	$45,900
W-5	$3,963	$47,556
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$3,501	$42,012
O-2E	$3,687	$44,244
O-3E	$3,846	$46,152
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,829	$33,948
O-2	$3,336	$40,032
O-3	$3,711	$44,532
O-4	$4,005	$48,060
O-5	$4,218	$50,616
O-6	$4,254	$51,048
O-7	$4,287	$51,444

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,995	$23,940
E-2	$1,995	$23,940
E-3	$1,995	$23,940
E-4	$1,995	$23,940
E-5	$2,238	$26,856
E-6	$2,508	$30,096
E-7	$2,607	$31,284
E-8	$2,874	$34,488
E-9	$3,051	$36,612
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,523	$30,276
W-2	$2,871	$34,452
W-3	$3,072	$36,864
W-4	$3,372	$40,464
W-5	$3,510	$42,120
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,751	$33,012
O-2E	$3,012	$36,144
O-3E	$3,336	$40,032
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,370	$28,440
O-2	$2,694	$32,328
O-3	$3,129	$37,548
O-4	$3,480	$41,760
O-5	$3,561	$42,732
O-6	$3,693	$44,316
O-7	$3,759	$45,108

16 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Boulder (CO422) Military Housing Area:

80020 80025 80026 80027 80301 80302 80303 80304 80455 80466 80481 80501 80503 80510 80516 80540

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Boulder?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Boulder, CO is $2,754 per month ($33,048 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $2,238 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Boulder MHA?

The Boulder Military Housing Area (CO422) includes 16 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.