Know the seasonal
per diem benchmark.
Compare federal lodging and meals references across 295 listed destinations. Choose the work location and month to see the published FY2027 rate.
Effective 2026-10-01 through 2027-09-30. Source checked 2026-10-04.
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These are federal reimbursement benchmarks. Your agency’s stipend and your actual housing costs may differ. These rates do not determine whether your stipend is tax-free.
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The standard continental U.S. benchmark is $113 for lodging and $68 for meals and incidentals. It is not applied automatically here. Read the full county and location definition above before selecting a nearby destination. ZIP-code matching is not included.
Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories and international destinations use separate rate schedules and are outside this dataset.
Source and rate details
Rates come from the GSA FY2027 bulk table. Seasonal lodging is shown by month; meals and incidentals are a daily reference. Trip-day adjustments, provided meals and other reimbursement rules are not calculated here.
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