Six military housing areas will begin receiving the Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance.

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1. Scheduled follow-up · Jan 01, 2026overdue
2. Completion due · Jan 01, 2026
3. Update · Dec 23, 2025, 01:48 AMTrue
   The official Department of War (Defense Department) release on December 22, 2025 states that six military housing areas will begin receiving Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance (CONUS COLA) in 2026 and notes the rates take effect January 1, 2026. The release provides the broader context of 2026 changes, including adjustments to other housing areas and overall program details, with about $99 million expected to be paid to roughly 127,000 service members. Verdict: True — the statement that six military housing areas will begin receiving CONUS COLA is confirmed by the DoD release.
   • https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366432/the-department-of-war-releases-the-2026-continental-us-cost-of-living-allowance/
   • https://www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/CONUS-Cost-of-Living-Allowance/CONUS-COLA-Rate-Lookup/
   • https://miragenews.com/war-dept-announces-2026-us-cost-of-living-rates-1594856/
   • https://federalnewsnetwork.com/pay-benefits/2025/12/dod-cuts-cola-in-21-counties-reduces-allowance-in-major-cities/
4. Original article · Dec 22, 2025
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