Gulf Shores, Alabama Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Gulf Shores locality (Baldwin) at $144 to $221 a night for lodging, depending on the month, and $74 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). These rates run from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration, read 2026-10-15. Lodging excludes taxes.
Lodging (peak)
$221/night
Lowest month: $144
M&IE
$74/day
First and last day: $55.50
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,065
Lowest month: $1,526
Gulf Shores lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Jun–Jul) is $77 a night above the lowest (Oct–Feb), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb | $144 | $1,526 |
| Mar–May | $177 | $1,757 |
| Jun–Jul | $221 | $2,065 |
| Aug–Sep | $144 | $1,526 |
Gulf Shores Per Diem for Calendar 2026, Month by Month
GSA rates run by federal fiscal year, so calendar 2026 uses two sets of rates: January–September fall in FY2026, and October–December fall in FY2027. Peak lodging went from $216 to $221 a night (up $5), and M&IE stayed at $74 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $134 | $74 | $1,456 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $134 | $74 | $1,456 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $163 | $74 | $1,659 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $163 | $74 | $1,659 |
| May | FY2026 | $163 | $74 | $1,659 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $216 | $74 | $2,030 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $216 | $74 | $2,030 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $134 | $74 | $1,456 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $134 | $74 | $1,456 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $144 | $74 | $1,526 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $144 | $74 | $1,526 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $144 | $74 | $1,526 |
A trip or contract that runs across 1 October is covered by both years: each night is capped by the rate for the month it falls in. Total / week is (lodging + M&IE) × 7.
Example: a 5-day trip
Five days and four nights in Gulf Shores during Jun–Jul:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $221 = $884
- M&IE: 3 full days × $74 + 2 travel days × $55.50 = $333.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,217.00
Lodging is reimbursed up to the rate for actual cost; M&IE is a flat allowance. Your employer's policy may differ.
Calculate your own datesHow Gulf Shores compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in Alabama outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Gulf Shores peaks $108 a night higher.
Other Alabama localities: Birmingham ($135), Huntsville ($146), Mobile ($126). All Alabama rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Gulf Shores
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,065 a week here at the peak ($1,526 in the lowest month), and only if you keep a qualifying tax home. Check an offer with the stipend calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gulf Shores per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Gulf Shores, Alabama at $144 to $221 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $74 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Baldwin.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Gulf Shores?
$55.50, which is 75% of the $74 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Gulf Shores per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Gulf Shores lodging is $108 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $74 against the standard $68.
What was the Gulf Shores per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $134–$216 a night and M&IE $74 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $144–$221 a night and M&IE $74 a day.