2021 GSA per diem rates
Federal CONUS lodging and meals-and-incidental-expenses limits by fiscal year and locality.
Primary reference value
$96| Parameter | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard lodging per night | $96 |
| Meals & incidental expenses | $55 |
| Localities | 319 |
- Announced
- Not recorded; see primary document
- Effective
- 2020-10-01 to 2021-09-30
- Next usual release
- August–September
CONUS covers 48 states and DC. Alaska, Hawaii and overseas rates are set by other agencies and are not represented by this GSA dataset.
Find a GSA locality.
Choose a CONUS state for its standard rate and sourced non-standard localities. GSA defines rates by county and locality, which may include several cities.
Who this applies to.
Local lodging can be seasonal. Lodging taxes are separate. The federal first and last travel-day M&IE allowance is 75%; agency and employer rules may differ.
Published by GSA. The table uses federal fiscal year dates. Check the source for eligibility, elections and exceptions.
Use the 2021 number.
GSA CONUS rates, not Alaska/Hawaii or foreign rates. Lodging is a maximum, not an automatic entitlement; taxes are separate. First and last day M&IE is 75%, including a one-day trip once. Agency meal deductions, supplied meals and same-day entitlement rules can reduce the allowance. Split travel across fiscal years.
GSA per diem rates history.
| Year | Reference value | Change | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $96 | — | Official |
| 2022 | $96 | +$0 | Official |
| 2023 | $98 | +$2 | Official |
| 2024 | $107 | +$9 | Official |
| 2025 | $110 | +$3 | Official |
| 2026 | $110 | +$0 | Official |
| 2027 | $113 | +$3 | Official |
History compares the primary reference value; use each year’s full table for other filing statuses, regions or limits.
Questions about gsa per diem rates.
What is the 2021 gsa per diem rates?
The sourced table above shows the 2021 values. Its status is official. The primary reference is $96; other statuses or categories may differ.
When will the next number be announced?
The usual publication window is August–September. This is a typical schedule, not a promised date. The calendar distinguishes published values from pending releases.
Is this official or projected?
The displayed 2021 record is official. Official means a primary agency document or statute supports the value. A projection states its formula, inflation data and assumptions and changes when an official source becomes available.
How does it compare with last year?
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