Fort Lauderdale, Florida Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Fort Lauderdale locality (Broward) at $150 to $232 a night for lodging, depending on the month, and $86 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)
$232/night
Lowest month: $150
M&IE
$86/day
First and last day: $64.50
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,226
Lowest month: $1,652
Fort Lauderdale lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Jan–Apr) is $82 a night above the lowest (May–Sep), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec | $180 | $1,862 |
| Jan–Apr | $232 | $2,226 |
| May–Sep | $150 | $1,652 |
Fort Lauderdale 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 $224 to $232 a night (up $8), and M&IE stayed at $86 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $224 | $86 | $2,170 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $224 | $86 | $2,170 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $224 | $86 | $2,170 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $224 | $86 | $2,170 |
| May | FY2026 | $143 | $86 | $1,603 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $143 | $86 | $1,603 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $143 | $86 | $1,603 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $143 | $86 | $1,603 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $143 | $86 | $1,603 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $180 | $86 | $1,862 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $180 | $86 | $1,862 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $180 | $86 | $1,862 |
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 Fort Lauderdale during Jan–Apr:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $232 = $928
- M&IE: 3 full days × $86 + 2 travel days × $64.50 = $387.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,315.00
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 Fort Lauderdale compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in Florida outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Fort Lauderdale peaks $119 a night higher.
Other Florida localities: Fort Myers ($213), Fort Walton Beach / De Funiak Springs ($274), Gulf Breeze ($210), Key West ($452), Miami ($244), Naples ($326), Orlando ($178), Panama City ($195). All Florida rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Fort Lauderdale
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,226 a week here at the peak ($1,652 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 Fort Lauderdale per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Fort Lauderdale, Florida at $150 to $232 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $86 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Broward.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Fort Lauderdale?
$64.50, which is 75% of the $86 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Fort Lauderdale per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Fort Lauderdale lodging is $119 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $86 against the standard $68.
What was the Fort Lauderdale per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $143–$224 a night and M&IE $86 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $150–$232 a night and M&IE $86 a day.