Everything your family needs to know about PCS orders to Colorado Springs — housing, schools, BAH rates, neighborhoods, and life near Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base.
Start Your PCS Checklist 2026 BAH RatesColorado Springs hosts one of the highest concentrations of military personnel in the United States.
Home of the 4th Infantry Division and 10th Special Forces Group. Over 40,000 active duty soldiers and family members on the south side of Colorado Springs.
Fort Carson Guide →Home of Space Operations Command (SpOC) and NORAD/USNORTHCOM. Located on the east side near Colorado Springs Airport with easy access to Falcon and Briargate.
Peterson SFB Guide →Located 14 miles east of Peterson SFB in Falcon, Colorado. Home to satellite command and control operations for the U.S. Space Force's most critical missions.
Schriever Guide →The United States Air Force Academy sits north of Colorado Springs near Monument. Faculty and staff are eligible for many on-post benefits and housing options.
Monument Neighborhoods →Everything you need from orders to in-processing, organized by topic.
2026 BAH rate tables for all ranks, on-post housing waitlists, and the best off-post neighborhoods sorted by commute time.
Housing Guide →12-week countdown checklist, first week in-processing tasks, and phone numbers for every office you'll need at Fort Carson and Peterson SFB.
PCS Guide →District 11, 20, 49, and 8 breakdowns with school ratings, enrollment tips, and which neighborhoods feed which schools.
Schools Guide →Fountain, Security-Widefield, Falcon, Briargate, and Monument — with rent ranges, home prices, and commute times to each installation.
Neighborhoods →MSEP job portals, ACS programs, CDC childcare, Military OneSource, TRICARE mental health, and spouse clubs at every installation.
Spouse Resources →Military discounts, free activities, hiking near Pikes Peak, day trips to Denver, and seasonal events for your whole family.
Things To Do →In-depth guides written for military families by people who have been there.
Everything from PCS timeline and housing hunt to schools, neighborhoods, and your first 30 days in Colorado Springs.
Read More →Complete 2026 BAH rates for every rank with guidance on whether renting or buying makes more financial sense at your pay grade.
Read More →Fountain, Security-Widefield, Pueblo West, Lorson Ranch, and on-post housing — a frank look at pros, cons, rent, and commute.
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