Connecticut (CT) BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for 3 military duty stations in Connecticut. Average E-5 with dependents rate: $2,850/mo.
CT Duty Station BAH Comparison — E-5
E-5 with dependents rates across Connecticut stations. Highest: $3,069 (New Haven/Fairfield). Lowest: $2,580 (New London). Average: $2,850/mo.
Hartford, CT
MHA: CT050
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,901
O-3 w/ Dep
$3,759
New Haven/Fairfield, CT
MHA: CT051
E-5 w/ Dep
$3,069
O-3 w/ Dep
$3,843
New London, CT
MHA: CT049
E-5 w/ Dep
$2,580
O-3 w/ Dep
$3,306
About BAH in Connecticut
Connecticut has 3 Military Housing Areas with BAH rates that reflect local rental costs. Rates vary significantly across the state based on the cost of living in each area. The Department of Defense calculates BAH using median rental data collected from each housing area, ensuring that service members receive allowances aligned with actual housing costs in their duty station location.
The highest E-5 with dependents BAH rate in Connecticut is $3,069/mo and the lowest is $2,580/mo. This range reflects the diversity of housing markets across Connecticut's military installations.
How Connecticut BAH Rates Are Determined
BAH rates in Connecticut are based on annual surveys of local rental markets conducted by the Department of Defense. These surveys measure median housing costs including rent, utilities, and renter's insurance for various housing profiles. Each Military Housing Area (MHA) in Connecticut receives rates tailored to its specific cost of living, which is why rates can differ significantly between duty stations even within the same state. Service members stationed in Connecticut should use our calculator to find the exact rate for their specific pay grade and dependency status.
Related Resources
- BAH rates by pay grade — Compare rates across all ranks
- Historical BAH rates — See how Connecticut rates changed over time
- Compare duty stations — Side-by-side BAH comparison
- BAH affordability tool — What can you afford?