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Northampton, Massachusetts per diem rates

Official GSA lodging ceilings, meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and county coverage for Northampton. FY2027 runs Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027; select the fiscal year that matches your travel dates.

FY2027 at a glance

Lodging ceiling per night
$157Same rate all year, before lodging taxes
Meals & incidentals (M&IE)
$80 per full dayBreakfast $20.00 · lunch $22.00 · dinner $33.00 · incidentals $5.00
First & last day of travel
$60.0075% of $80, before provided-meal deductions
Change from FY2026
Peak lodging no change$157 → $157 at the annual peak; lowest month no change; M&IE no change
IRS high-low method (Notice 2026-60)
Not listed: $230The low rate applies all year under this employer method. About IRS high-low rates

Northampton per diem, FY2027

Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Lodging ceiling / night$157One rate throughout the fiscal year
Full-day M&IE$80Meals and incidental expenses
First & last day M&IE$60.0075%, before provided-meal deductions

County and location coverage

Hampshire

Use the location of the work activity to determine the rate. A ZIP match is a starting point; confirm the full locality definition. How to select a locality.

Lodging rate periods

The $157 nightly ceiling applies throughout FY2027. Lodging taxes are excluded.

Consecutive periods with the same lodging ceiling. Dates are inclusive.
FromThroughLodging / night
$157

Monthly lodging per diem, FY2027

Each bar is the maximum room rate before lodging taxes. M&IE is $80 throughout this fiscal year.

$157
Oct
$157
Nov
$157
Dec
$157
Jan
$157
Feb
$157
Mar
$157
Apr
$157
May
$157
Jun
$157
Jul
$157
Aug
$157
Sep
The lodging ceiling is $157 in every month.
Full-day rates, FY2027. Travel-day meals are reduced separately.
MonthLodging / nightM&IE / dayCombined ceiling*Lodging vs FY2026
Oct 2026$157$80$237No change
Nov 2026$157$80$237No change
Dec 2026$157$80$237No change
Jan 2027$157$80$237No change
Feb 2027$157$80$237No change
Mar 2027$157$80$237No change
Apr 2027$157$80$237No change
May 2027$157$80$237No change
Jun 2027$157$80$237No change
Jul 2027$157$80$237No change
Aug 2027$157$80$237No change
Sep 2027$157$80$237No change

*Adding the two rates is a planning reference. Unused lodging allowance cannot be transferred to meals. Actual lodging reimbursement depends on eligible costs.

M&IE breakdown: inside the $80 meal allowance

GSA allocation of the full-day meals and incidental expenses allowance.
BreakfastLunchDinnerIncidentals
$20.00$22.00$33.00$5.00

The first and last travel day allowance is $60.00 before meal deductions. Government-provided meals and meals included in a registration fee generally reduce it by the full published meal allocation. Complimentary hotel breakfasts and common-carrier meals do not. View every meal tier and the deduction rules.

Northampton trip cost by season, FY2027

Planning ceilings for a single-destination trip: every night at that period’s lodging ceiling, $60.00 M&IE on the first and last days and $80 on each full day in between. Lodging taxes, transport and provided-meal deductions are excluded.

Lodging ceiling plus M&IE, before deductions
Travel periodLodging / night3 days, 2 nights5 days, 4 nights
– $157$514.00$988.00

Example: 2 × $157 + $60.00 + $80 + $60.00 = $514.00. A stay that crosses a period boundary uses each night’s own ceiling.

Per diem calculator for Northampton

Enter your dates to get a day-by-day breakdown with seasonal nights, 75% travel days, provided meals and your hotel quote. Opens the trip calculator.

Compare localities

Official record and source

Published locality
Northampton
GSA DestinationID
154
Fiscal-year validity
–
Workbook row
300 (worksheet row numbers, including headings)
Source retrieved
Oct 1, 2026

A later GSA revision can supersede this snapshot. Source files, checksums and full directory downloads · Import and verification method.

Northampton per diem, FY2026

Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Lodging ceiling / night$157One rate throughout the fiscal year
Full-day M&IE$80Meals and incidental expenses
First & last day M&IE$60.0075%, before provided-meal deductions

County and location coverage

Hampshire

Use the location of the work activity to determine the rate. A ZIP match is a starting point; confirm the full locality definition. How to select a locality.

Lodging rate periods

The $157 nightly ceiling applies throughout FY2026. Lodging taxes are excluded.

Consecutive periods with the same lodging ceiling. Dates are inclusive.
FromThroughLodging / night
$157

Monthly lodging per diem, FY2026

Each bar is the maximum room rate before lodging taxes. M&IE is $80 throughout this fiscal year.

$157
Oct
$157
Nov
$157
Dec
$157
Jan
$157
Feb
$157
Mar
$157
Apr
$157
May
$157
Jun
$157
Jul
$157
Aug
$157
Sep
The lodging ceiling is $157 in every month.
Full-day rates, FY2026. Travel-day meals are reduced separately.
MonthLodging / nightM&IE / dayCombined ceiling*Lodging vs FY2027
Oct 2025$157$80$237No change
Nov 2025$157$80$237No change
Dec 2025$157$80$237No change
Jan 2026$157$80$237No change
Feb 2026$157$80$237No change
Mar 2026$157$80$237No change
Apr 2026$157$80$237No change
May 2026$157$80$237No change
Jun 2026$157$80$237No change
Jul 2026$157$80$237No change
Aug 2026$157$80$237No change
Sep 2026$157$80$237No change

*Adding the two rates is a planning reference. Unused lodging allowance cannot be transferred to meals. Actual lodging reimbursement depends on eligible costs.

M&IE breakdown: inside the $80 meal allowance

GSA allocation of the full-day meals and incidental expenses allowance.
BreakfastLunchDinnerIncidentals
$20.00$22.00$33.00$5.00

The first and last travel day allowance is $60.00 before meal deductions. Government-provided meals and meals included in a registration fee generally reduce it by the full published meal allocation. Complimentary hotel breakfasts and common-carrier meals do not. View every meal tier and the deduction rules.

Northampton trip cost by season, FY2026

Planning ceilings for a single-destination trip: every night at that period’s lodging ceiling, $60.00 M&IE on the first and last days and $80 on each full day in between. Lodging taxes, transport and provided-meal deductions are excluded.

Lodging ceiling plus M&IE, before deductions
Travel periodLodging / night3 days, 2 nights5 days, 4 nights
– $157$514.00$988.00

Example: 2 × $157 + $60.00 + $80 + $60.00 = $514.00. A stay that crosses a period boundary uses each night’s own ceiling.

Per diem calculator for Northampton

Enter your dates to get a day-by-day breakdown with seasonal nights, 75% travel days, provided meals and your hotel quote. Opens the trip calculator.

Compare localities

Official record and source

Published locality
Northampton
GSA DestinationID
154
Fiscal-year validity
–
Workbook row
299 (worksheet row numbers, including headings)
Source retrieved
Oct 1, 2026

A later GSA revision can supersede this snapshot. Source files, checksums and full directory downloads · Import and verification method.

Northampton per diem: common questions

Does the $157 lodging rate include hotel tax?

No. GSA lodging ceilings for the contiguous United States exclude lodging taxes, which are claimed separately where your policy allows. Whether a traveler can avoid Massachusetts hotel taxes depends on the state’s rules and the payment account. Massachusetts hotel tax guidance and forms.

What if Northampton hotels cost more than $157 a night?

The ceiling limits ordinary lodging reimbursement; it is not a promise that rooms are available at that price. Federal travelers may need advance approval for actual expenses above the rate. When actual expenses can be approved.

How much is the Northampton per diem for one full day?

In FY2027, up to $157 for the hotel night, depending on the month, plus $80 for meals and incidentals. On the first and last travel days the M&IE is $60.00.

Is a Northampton per diem taxable?

For employees paid under an accountable plan, an allowance up to the federal rate is generally not wages; any excess is. Employers using the IRS high-low method use the $230 low rate for Northampton. Per diem and taxes.