Atlantic Beach / Morehead City, North Carolina Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Atlantic Beach / Morehead City locality (Carteret) at $123 to $178 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)
$178/night
Lowest month: $123
M&IE
$74/day
First and last day: $55.50
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$1,764
Lowest month: $1,379
Atlantic Beach lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (May–Aug) is $55 a night above the lowest (Nov–Apr), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct | $141 | $1,505 |
| Nov–Apr | $123 | $1,379 |
| May–Aug | $178 | $1,764 |
| Sep | $141 | $1,505 |
Atlantic Beach 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 stayed at $178 a night, and M&IE stayed at $74 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $123 | $74 | $1,379 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $123 | $74 | $1,379 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $123 | $74 | $1,379 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $123 | $74 | $1,379 |
| May | FY2026 | $178 | $74 | $1,764 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $178 | $74 | $1,764 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $178 | $74 | $1,764 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $178 | $74 | $1,764 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $123 | $74 | $1,379 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $141 | $74 | $1,505 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $123 | $74 | $1,379 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $123 | $74 | $1,379 |
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 Atlantic Beach during May–Aug:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $178 = $712
- M&IE: 3 full days × $74 + 2 travel days × $55.50 = $333.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,045.00
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 Atlantic Beach compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in North Carolina outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Atlantic Beach peaks $65 a night higher.
Other North Carolina localities: Chapel Hill ($153), Charlotte ($143), Durham ($124), Fayetteville ($129), Greensboro ($130), Kill Devil Hills ($267), Raleigh ($142), Wilmington ($170). All North Carolina rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Atlantic Beach
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $1,764 a week here at the peak ($1,379 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 Atlantic Beach / Morehead City per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Atlantic Beach / Morehead City, North Carolina at $123 to $178 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $74 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Carteret.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Atlantic Beach?
$55.50, which is 75% of the $74 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Atlantic Beach per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Atlantic Beach lodging is $65 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $74 against the standard $68.
What was the Atlantic Beach per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $123–$178 a night and M&IE $74 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $123–$178 a night and M&IE $74 a day.