O-3 BAH Rates in Fort Collins, CO (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Fort Collins, CO is $2,805 per month with dependents and $2,433 per month without dependents. This rate is $54 below the national average for O-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-3 base pay of $7,737/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Fort Collins is approximately $10,870.48 with dependents or $10,498.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Fort Collins vs National Average

	Fort Collins	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,805	$2,859	−$54
Without Dependents	$2,433	$2,493	−$60

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Fort Collins

Here is how O-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Fort Collins:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$2,805	$2,433
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,870.48	$10,498.48

Base pay shown for 6 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Other Ranks in Fort Collins

• E-3 — $2,061/mo
• E-4 — $2,061/mo
• E-5 — $2,268/mo
• E-6 — $2,532/mo
• E-7 — $2,631/mo
• O-1 — $2,307/mo
• O-2 — $2,529/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Fort Collins?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Fort Collins is $2,805/mo with dependents and $2,433/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Fort Collins?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Fort Collins earns approximately $10,870.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,805 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,498.48/mo.

Is Fort Collins BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Fort Collins is $54 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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