Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
York · Maine · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $119–$201/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in July and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford in July totals $1,191: $804 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $119 | Low |
| Feb | $119 | Low |
| Mar | $119 | Low |
| Apr | $119 | Low |
| May | $119 | Low |
| Jun | $119 | Low |
| Jul | $201 | Peak |
| Aug | $201 | Peak |
| Sep | $153 | · |
| Oct | $153 | · |
| Nov | $119 | Low |
| Dec | $119 | Low |
How does Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford compare with other Maine per diem areas?
Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 3 non-standard per diem areas in Maine — $201/night, $38 below the state's $239/night NSA average, yet still $91 above the $110 standard rate.
Lodging in Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford swings 69% across the year — from $119/night in January to $201/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $328 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Below Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford, every unlisted Maine location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Portland at $211/night.
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Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford, Maine is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $119–$201/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford, lodging is highest in July at $201/night and lowest in January at $119/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford the full daily cap is up to $287 (peak-month lodging + $86 M&IE). The portion above the GSA rate is taxable wages, and the stipend is only tax-free at all if you maintain a qualifying tax home.