2026 BAH Rates — New Haven/Fairfield, CT
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for New Haven/Fairfield, CT (Military Housing Area CT051), 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 | $2,955 | $2,361 |
| E-2 | $2,955 | $2,361 |
| E-3 | $2,955 | $2,361 |
| E-4 | $2,955 | $2,361 |
| E-5 | $3,069 | $2,673 |
| E-6 | $3,723 | $2,847 |
| E-7 | $3,768 | $2,958 |
| E-8 | $3,813 | $3,201 |
| E-9 | $3,963 | $3,396 |
| W-1 | $3,744 | $2,928 |
| W-2 | $3,786 | $3,198 |
| W-3 | $3,846 | $3,420 |
| W-4 | $4,005 | $3,729 |
| W-5 | $4,206 | $3,774 |
| O-1E | $3,771 | $3,066 |
| O-2E | $3,834 | $3,354 |
| O-3E | $4,038 | $3,717 |
| O-1 | $3,150 | $2,841 |
| O-2 | $3,714 | $3,036 |
| O-3 | $3,843 | $3,483 |
| O-4 | $4,275 | $3,759 |
| O-5 | $4,590 | $3,780 |
| O-6 | $4,629 | $3,822 |
| O-7 | $4,665 | $3,888 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in New Haven/Fairfield, CT?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in New Haven/Fairfield, CT receives $3,069 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,673 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.