Port Angeles / Port Townsend Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Clallam / Jefferson · Washington · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Port Angeles / Port Townsend is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $137–$235/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 Port Angeles / Port Townsend in July totals $1,354: $940 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Port Angeles / Port Townsend lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Port Angeles / Port Townsend. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $137 | Low |
| Feb | $137 | Low |
| Mar | $137 | Low |
| Apr | $137 | Low |
| May | $137 | Low |
| Jun | $137 | Low |
| Jul | $235 | Peak |
| Aug | $235 | Peak |
| Sep | $137 | Low |
| Oct | $137 | Low |
| Nov | $137 | Low |
| Dec | $137 | Low |
How does Port Angeles / Port Townsend compare with other Washington per diem areas?
Port Angeles / Port Townsend ranks #2 of 9 Washington non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $235/night — $71 above the state's $164/night NSA average.
Lodging in Port Angeles / Port Townsend swings 72% across the year — from $137/night in January to $235/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $392 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Washington area is Olympia / Tumwater at $175/night peak, and the next step up is Seattle at $248/night.
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Port Angeles / Port Townsend per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Port Angeles / Port Townsend?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Port Angeles / Port Townsend, Washington is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $137–$235/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 Port Angeles / Port Townsend?
- $92 per day for FY2026: $23 breakfast, $26 lunch, $38 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $69.
- Why does lodging per diem in Port Angeles / Port Townsend change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Port Angeles / Port Townsend, lodging is highest in July at $235/night and lowest in January at $137/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Port Angeles / Port Townsend?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Port Angeles / Port Townsend the full daily cap is up to $327 (peak-month lodging + $92 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.