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.
M&IE / day
$86
Flat all year
Lodging low
$119
January
Lodging peak
$201
July
Full daily (peak)
$287
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 |
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).
- 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.