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Implementation of the described CONUS Cost-of-Living Allowance changes for the specified housing areas.
The Department of Defense explicitly announced for 2026 that Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance (CONUS COLA) changes include nine military housing areas no longer receiving COLA. The DoD release states: 'Nine military housing areas will no longer receive Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance,' and describes the overall 2026 adjustments. The Defense Travel Management Office CONUS COLA Rate Lookup page confirms the CONUS COLA framework and the 2026 adjustments to rates. Supporting context is provided by U.S. Code Title 37, which authorizes COLA for high-cost CONUS areas. Therefore, the statement is accurate as of the 2025–2026 update cycle; the nine housing areas will no longer receive CONUS COLA. The conclusion is: True — credible official sources confirm the change in CONUS COLA for nine housing areas.