Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Connecticut 2026
There are 3 military housing areas in Connecticut. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $2,580/month in New London to $3,069/month in New Haven/Fairfield. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
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Highest E-5 w/Dep
$3,069
New Haven/Fairfield
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$2,580
New London
Housing Areas
3
MHAs in CT
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $2,901 | $2,274 | $3,759 |
| New Haven/Fairfield | $3,069 | $2,673 | $3,843 |
| New London | $2,580 | $2,148 | $3,306 |
How Connecticut BAH compares
Connecticut's 3 military housing areas average $2,850/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 24.5% above the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: New Haven/Fairfield, CT tops the table at $3,069/mo while New London, CT sits at $2,580/mo — a $489 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.