South Haven Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Van Buren · Michigan · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for South Haven is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$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.
A 4-night business trip to South Haven in June totals $874: $568 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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South Haven lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for South Haven. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $110 | Low |
| Feb | $110 | Low |
| Mar | $110 | Low |
| Apr | $110 | Low |
| May | $110 | Low |
| Jun | $142 | Peak |
| Jul | $142 | Peak |
| Aug | $142 | Peak |
| Sep | $110 | Low |
| Oct | $110 | Low |
| Nov | $110 | Low |
| Dec | $110 | Low |
How does South Haven compare with other Michigan per diem areas?
South Haven ranks #8 of 11 Michigan non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $142/night — $17 below the state's $159/night NSA average.
Lodging in South Haven swings 29% across the year — from $110/night in January to $142/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $128 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $68/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Michigan area is Midland at $120/night peak, and the next step up is Ann Arbor at $146/night.
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South Haven per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for South Haven?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for South Haven, Michigan is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$142/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 South Haven?
- $68 per day for FY2026: $16 breakfast, $19 lunch, $28 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $51.
- Why does lodging per diem in South Haven change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In South Haven, lodging is highest in June at $142/night and lowest in January at $110/night. M&IE stays flat at $68/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in South Haven?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In South Haven the full daily cap is up to $210 (peak-month lodging + $68 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.