Douglas Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Douglas · Colorado · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Douglas is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $111–$142/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in June and is lowest in January.
M&IE / day
$80
Flat all year
Lodging low
$111
January
Lodging peak
$142
June
Full daily (peak)
$222
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Douglas in June totals $928 — $568 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Douglas lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Douglas . M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $111 | Low |
| Feb | $111 | Low |
| Mar | $111 | Low |
| Apr | $111 | Low |
| May | $111 | Low |
| Jun | $142 | Peak |
| Jul | $142 | Peak |
| Aug | $142 | Peak |
| Sep | $111 | Low |
| Oct | $111 | Low |
| Nov | $111 | Low |
| Dec | $111 | Low |
Douglas per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Douglas ?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Douglas , Colorado is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $111–$142/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 Douglas change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Douglas , lodging is highest in June at $142/night and lowest in January at $111/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Douglas ?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Douglas the full daily cap is up to $222 (peak-month lodging + $80 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.