Per diem · KentuckyFY2027
Boone, KY
GSA rates valid October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 · covers Boone
Lodging / night$119same all year
M&IE / day$68meals + incidentals
First/last day$5175% of M&IE
Max per full day$187
Above standard rate+$6lodging vs $113
vs FY2026 peak+$3+2.6% · M&IE unchanged
Lodging month by month
Oct$119
Nov$119
Dec$119
Jan$119
Feb$119
Mar$119
Apr$119
May$119
Jun$119
Jul$119
Aug$119
Sep$119
Oct 2026Same rate all yearSep 2027
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FY2027 rates by season
| Dates | Max lodging | M&IE | Max per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | $119 | $68 | $187 |
Lodging rates do not include hotel taxes, which are reimbursed separately.
M&IE breakdown for $68
Deduct a meal when it is provided, for example a conference lunch.
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $16 |
| Lunch | $19 |
| Dinner | $28 |
| Incidental expenses | $5 |
| Total M&IE per day | $68 |
| First and last day of travel (75%) | $51 |
Rate history
Lodging and M&IE by fiscal year.
| Fiscal year | Lodging | M&IE | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | $119 | $68 | 1 |
| FY2026 | $116 | $68 | 1 |
| FY2025 | $116 | $68 | 1 |
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Common questions
What is the per diem rate for Boone in FY2027?
For October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, the GSA lodging rate in Boone, KY is $119 per night, and the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate is $68 per day.
How much is M&IE on the first and last day in Boone?
Federal travelers get 75% of the M&IE rate on the first and last day of travel: $51 in Boone.
Which counties does the Boone per diem rate cover?
The Boone rate applies to: Boone. 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.