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GSA Raises FY2027 Federal Per Diem Lodging Rate to $113
The General Services Administration announced that standard federal per diem lodging rates will increase by $3 to $113 per night starting October 1, 2026. The American Hotel & Lodging Association applauded the rate adjustment, noting it better reflects rising operational costs for hoteliers.
Key Takeaways
- 1Standard continental U.S. lodging per diem increases by $3 to $113 per day starting October 1, 2026.
- 2Standard meals and incidental expenses allowance remains flat at $68 per day.
- 3AHLA endorsed the decision, citing the necessity of market-based rates to sustain hotel operating costs.
Source: Lodging Magazine
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