2026 BAH Rates — Fort Collins, CO
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Collins, CO (Military Housing Area CO047), 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 | $2,061 | $1,764 |
| E-2 | $2,061 | $1,764 |
| E-3 | $2,061 | $1,764 |
| E-4 | $2,061 | $1,764 |
| E-5 | $2,268 | $1,812 |
| E-6 | $2,532 | $1,896 |
| E-7 | $2,631 | $2,067 |
| E-8 | $2,739 | $2,325 |
| E-9 | $2,865 | $2,397 |
| W-1 | $2,550 | $1,998 |
| W-2 | $2,673 | $2,322 |
| W-3 | $2,808 | $2,409 |
| W-4 | $2,886 | $2,550 |
| W-5 | $2,985 | $2,655 |
| O-1E | $2,649 | $2,265 |
| O-2E | $2,787 | $2,379 |
| O-3E | $2,901 | $2,523 |
| O-1 | $2,307 | $1,851 |
| O-2 | $2,529 | $2,202 |
| O-3 | $2,805 | $2,433 |
| O-4 | $3,012 | $2,631 |
| O-5 | $3,165 | $2,688 |
| O-6 | $3,189 | $2,787 |
| O-7 | $3,210 | $2,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Collins, CO?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Collins, CO receives $2,268 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,812 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.