Per diems for 2022 are set

      The GSA announced it is freezing the fiscal 2022 maximum per diem rates for lodging at fiscal 2021 levels in order to ensure the highest rates despite the ongoing pandemic. The rates apply to the continental US (CONUS) and take effect on Oct. 1.

      Lodging per diems are based on a historical average daily rate (ADR). ADR fell sharply due to COVID-19. “In light of the unprecedented declines in ADR due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GSA decided to freeze CONUS lodging rates at FY 2021 levels to ensure the maximum lodging allowances for federal travelers are sufficient in FY 2022 as the lodging industry recovers,” GSA said in a release.

      GSA’s standard per diem lodging rate for 2021 and 2022 is $96; however, 319 non-standard cities and communities have higher rates.

      GSA revised its standard meals and incidentals per diem rate to $59, up from $55; non-standard tiers are revised to $59-$79, up from $56-$76.

More information:
GSA release: https://bit.ly/3nfR4ch

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