Per diem rates in Washington D.C.

Per diem in Washington D.C. is $192 to $295 a night for lodging plus $92 for M&IE, or $284 to $387 a day combined, depending on the month. The district has one rate for every location, with no separate standard rate. Rates apply through September 30, 2027.

Yes. Peak lodging rose $19 to $295 a night for FY2027, and the lowest month rose $9 to $192. M&IE stays at $92, so the peak day rate goes from $368 to $387.

Yes. GSA applies the Washington D.C. rate to the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax in Virginia, and to Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland. A trip to any of them uses the same monthly rates as the district.

M&IE in Washington D.C. is $92 a day, of which $5 is for incidentals. On the first and last day of travel you receive 75%, which is $69.

Lodging is paid per night at the rate for that night's month, so a trip that spans a rate change mixes two rates. M&IE is $92 a day, with 75% on the first and last day of travel. The calculator applies both rules for your dates.

Per diem paid up to the government rate under an accountable plan is not taxable wages, and anything above it is. Washington D.C. taxes wages, and its rules generally start from federal definitions, so confirm excess amounts with the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue.