North Dakota Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA lists no special localities in North Dakota for fiscal year 2027, so the whole state uses the standard rate: $113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals (M&IE).
Source: U.S. General Services Administration, FY2027 rates, read 2026-10-15. Rates exclude lodging taxes.
What stands out in North Dakota
- Seasonal localities: none; every locality is flat all year.
- Standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE, $1,267 a week, for any place not listed above.
How to use these rates
Find the locality that contains your destination. GSA defines localities by county or city limits, so a suburb can fall inside a named locality, or outside it on the standard rate.
On the first and last day of travel, M&IE is 75% of the daily rate. Lodging is per night, before taxes.
Calculate a trip's per diemNorth Dakota cities on the standard rate
These cities are not inside a GSA locality, so they use $113 lodging and $68 M&IE.
For travel nurses
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free only up to these rates, and only if you keep a qualifying tax home. Anything above the rate for your assignment location should be taxed as wages.
Per diem in neighboring states
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the per diem rate in North Dakota for 2026-27?
GSA lists no non-standard areas in North Dakota for FY2027, so the whole state uses the CONUS standard rate: $113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals.
How much is per diem for the first and last day of travel in North Dakota?
On the first and last day of travel, M&IE is paid at 75% of the daily rate. For North Dakota's rates that is $68 → $51.00, per GSA's M&IE breakdown. Lodging is paid per night, so a trip has one fewer night than days.
When do North Dakota per diem rates change?
Every October 1, when the new federal fiscal year starts. None of North Dakota's localities change rates by month in FY2027.
How much can a travel nurse receive tax-free in North Dakota?
For a traveler with a qualifying tax home, tax-free housing and meal stipends are capped at the GSA rate for the assignment location: (lodging + M&IE) × 7 a week. In North Dakota that is $1,267 a week in standard-rate areas.
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