2026 BAH · Connecticut
Connecticut BAH rates 2026
Connecticut has 3 military housing areas. E-5 BAH with dependents ranges from $2,580 in New London, CT to $3,069 in New Haven/Fairfield, CT.
| Housing area | E-1 with | E-5 with | O-3 with |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven/Fairfield, CT | $2,955 | $3,069 | $3,843 |
| Hartford, CT | $2,652 | $2,901 | $3,759 |
| New London, CT | $2,412 | $2,580 | $3,306 |
Bases
E-5 monthly BAH, 2026.
| Installation | E-5 with | E-5 without |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Submarine Base New London | $2,580 | $2,148 |
Rural Connecticut: county cost groups
60 Connecticut ZIP codes fall outside the housing areas above and get a county cost group rate.
| Group | ZIPs in CT | E-5 with | E-5 without |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Cost Group 830 | 60 | $2,250 | $1,839 |
Sources
- Defense Travel Management Office, BAH rates, all locations and all pay grades, 2026 (ASCII files), BAH Rate Lookup. Downloaded 2026-10-08.
- DTMO, 2025 and earlier rate files (same page), used for year-over-year change.