Fort Carson BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Carson. Rates are based on the COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Military Housing Area.
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All Fort Carson BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-2 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-3 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-4 | $2,160 | $1,689 |
| E-5 | $2,358 | $1,860 |
| E-6 | $2,433 | $1,980 |
| E-7 | $2,487 | $2,166 |
| E-8 | $2,553 | $2,379 |
| E-9 | $2,646 | $2,388 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,448 | $2,103 |
| W-2 | $2,514 | $2,376 |
| W-3 | $2,598 | $2,394 |
| W-4 | $2,664 | $2,436 |
| W-5 | $2,754 | $2,502 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,496 | $2,355 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,583 | $2,385 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,679 | $2,418 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,376 | $1,959 |
| O-2 | $2,430 | $2,295 |
| O-3 | $2,595 | $2,397 |
| O-4 | $2,778 | $2,484 |
| O-5 | $2,913 | $2,517 |
| O-6 | $2,934 | $2,574 |
| O-7 | $2,955 | $2,616 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About Fort Carson
Welcome to Fort Carson, “The Best Hometown in the Army!” Fort Carson, Colorado, is known as the Mountain Post and is one of the top requested stateside locations. If you include its Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Fort Carson encompasses 373,000 acres and supports approximately 64,750 personnel and family members. The post is home to the 4th Infantry Division, the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), the 627th Hospital Center, the World Class Athlete Program headquarters, the 1st Space Brigade, and other supporting units. For a full list of units at Fort Carson , visit the post’s website. Fort Carson’s location is an ideal place to train soldiers. It also offers stunning scenery and unmatched outdoor recreational opportunities. Continue reading for our in-depth guide on Fort Carson, Colorado...
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