Per diem · WashingtonFY2027
Tacoma, WA
GSA rates valid October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 · covers Pierce
Lodging / night$143same all year
M&IE / day$86meals + incidentals
First/last day$64.5075% of M&IE
Max per full day$229
Above standard rate+$30lodging vs $113
vs FY2026 peak+$7+5.1% · M&IE unchanged
Lodging month by month
Oct$143
Nov$143
Dec$143
Jan$143
Feb$143
Mar$143
Apr$143
May$143
Jun$143
Jul$143
Aug$143
Sep$143
Oct 2026Same rate all yearSep 2027
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FY2027 rates by season
| Dates | Max lodging | M&IE | Max per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | $143 | $86 | $229 |
Lodging rates do not include hotel taxes, which are reimbursed separately.
M&IE breakdown for $86
Deduct a meal when it is provided, for example a conference lunch.
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $22 |
| Lunch | $23 |
| Dinner | $36 |
| Incidental expenses | $5 |
| Total M&IE per day | $86 |
| First and last day of travel (75%) | $64.50 |
Rate history
Lodging and M&IE by fiscal year.
| Fiscal year | Lodging | M&IE | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | $143 | $86 | 1 |
| FY2026 | $136 | $86 | 1 |
| FY2025 | $136 | $86 | 1 |
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Common questions
What is the per diem rate for Tacoma in FY2027?
For October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, the GSA lodging rate in Tacoma, WA is $143 per night, and the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate is $86 per day.
How much is M&IE on the first and last day in Tacoma?
Federal travelers get 75% of the M&IE rate on the first and last day of travel: $64.50 in Tacoma.
Which counties does the Tacoma per diem rate cover?
The Tacoma rate applies to: Pierce. 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.