Seaside Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Seaside is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $141–$236/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 Seaside in July totals $1,331: $944 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Seaside lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Seaside. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $141 | Low |
| Feb | $141 | Low |
| Mar | $141 | Low |
| Apr | $141 | Low |
| May | $141 | Low |
| Jun | $141 | Low |
| Jul | $236 | Peak |
| Aug | $236 | Peak |
| Sep | $141 | Low |
| Oct | $141 | Low |
| Nov | $141 | Low |
| Dec | $141 | Low |
How does Seaside compare with other Oregon per diem areas?
Seaside is the most expensive per diem area in Oregon for FY2026: its $236/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 7 non-standard areas, $63 above the state's $173/night NSA average.
Lodging in Seaside swings 67% across the year — from $141/night in January to $236/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $380 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Oregon area is Eugene / Florence at $192/night peak; every unlisted Oregon location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Seaside per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Seaside?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Seaside, Oregon is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $141–$236/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 Seaside?
- $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.
- Is Seaside the most expensive per diem area in Oregon?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Seaside tops the 7 non-standard areas GSA lists in Oregon for FY2026 at $236/night — $126 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $322 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Seaside change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Seaside, lodging is highest in July at $236/night and lowest in January at $141/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Seaside?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Seaside the full daily cap is up to $322 (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.