Per diem · IowaFY2027
Des Moines, IA
GSA rates valid October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 · covers Polk
Lodging / night$122same all year
M&IE / day$80meals + incidentals
First/last day$6075% of M&IE
Max per full day$202
Above standard rate+$9lodging vs $113
vs FY2026 peak+$1+0.8% · M&IE unchanged
Lodging month by month
Oct$122
Nov$122
Dec$122
Jan$122
Feb$122
Mar$122
Apr$122
May$122
Jun$122
Jul$122
Aug$122
Sep$122
Oct 2026Same rate all yearSep 2027
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FY2027 rates by season
| Dates | Max lodging | M&IE | Max per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | $122 | $80 | $202 |
Lodging rates do not include hotel taxes, which are reimbursed separately.
M&IE breakdown for $80
Deduct a meal when it is provided, for example a conference lunch.
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $20 |
| Lunch | $22 |
| Dinner | $33 |
| Incidental expenses | $5 |
| Total M&IE per day | $80 |
| First and last day of travel (75%) | $60 |
Rate history
Lodging and M&IE by fiscal year.
| Fiscal year | Lodging | M&IE | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | $122 | $80 | 1 |
| FY2026 | $121 | $80 | 1 |
| FY2025 | $121 | $80 | 1 |
Driving? The GSA rate for your own car is 76¢ per mile from July 1, 2026. Mileage rates and calculator →
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Common questions
What is the per diem rate for Des Moines in FY2027?
For October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, the GSA lodging rate in Des Moines, IA is $122 per night, and the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate is $80 per day.
How much is M&IE on the first and last day in Des Moines?
Federal travelers get 75% of the M&IE rate on the first and last day of travel: $60 in Des Moines.
Which counties does the Des Moines per diem rate cover?
The Des Moines rate applies to: Polk. Places outside the listed counties use the standard CONUS rate of $113 lodging and $68 M&IE.
Is the lodging rate the amount I get paid?
No. Lodging is a maximum. You are reimbursed your actual hotel cost up to the nightly rate; hotel taxes are reimbursed separately. M&IE is a flat daily allowance.