2026 BAH Rates — Boulder, CO
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Boulder, CO (Military Housing Area CO422), effective January 1, 2026. BAH is a tax-free monthly allowance set by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,565 | $1,995 |
| E-2 | $2,565 | $1,995 |
| E-3 | $2,565 | $1,995 |
| E-4 | $2,565 | $1,995 |
| E-5 | $2,754 | $2,238 |
| E-6 | $3,342 | $2,508 |
| E-7 | $3,477 | $2,607 |
| E-8 | $3,621 | $2,874 |
| E-9 | $3,795 | $3,051 |
| W-1 | $3,363 | $2,523 |
| W-2 | $3,537 | $2,871 |
| W-3 | $3,714 | $3,072 |
| W-4 | $3,825 | $3,372 |
| W-5 | $3,963 | $3,510 |
| O-1E | $3,501 | $2,751 |
| O-2E | $3,687 | $3,012 |
| O-3E | $3,846 | $3,336 |
| O-1 | $2,829 | $2,370 |
| O-2 | $3,336 | $2,694 |
| O-3 | $3,711 | $3,129 |
| O-4 | $4,005 | $3,480 |
| O-5 | $4,218 | $3,561 |
| O-6 | $4,254 | $3,693 |
| O-7 | $4,287 | $3,759 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Boulder, CO?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Boulder, CO receives $2,754 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,238 without dependents. Rates vary by pay grade — see the full table above.
Is BAH taxable?
No. BAH is a tax-free housing allowance, which makes it worth more than the same amount of taxable base pay.