Huntsville Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Madison · Alabama · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Huntsville is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $134–$141/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in January and is lowest in April.
M&IE / day
$74
Flat all year
Lodging low
$134
April
Lodging peak
$141
January
Full daily (peak)
$215
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Huntsville in January totals $897 — $564 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Huntsville lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Huntsville. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $141 | Peak |
| Feb | $141 | Peak |
| Mar | $141 | Peak |
| Apr | $134 | Low |
| May | $134 | Low |
| Jun | $134 | Low |
| Jul | $134 | Low |
| Aug | $141 | Peak |
| Sep | $141 | Peak |
| Oct | $141 | Peak |
| Nov | $141 | Peak |
| Dec | $141 | Peak |
Huntsville per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Huntsville?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Huntsville, Alabama is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $134–$141/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- Why does lodging per diem in Huntsville change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Huntsville, lodging is highest in January at $141/night and lowest in April at $134/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Huntsville?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Huntsville the full daily cap is up to $215 (peak-month lodging + $74 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.