Houston Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Houston, TX is $133 per night lodging + $80 M&IE ($213 per day), all year.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Montgomery / Fort Bend / Harris.
$133
Lodging per night
all year
$80
M&IE per day
$60 on first/last day
$213
Total per day
$133 + $80
+18%
vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Houston lodging vs the standard rate
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- All year$133
- Standard$113
Meals and incidentals in Houston: $80 a day
Breakfast
$20
Lunch
$22
Dinner
$33
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$60
Example: Monday to Thursday in Houston
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 3 nights. Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$399
3 x $133
Meals and incidentals
$280
2 x $60 + 2 x $80 = $120 + $160
Total
$679
$399 + $280
Calculate your Houston trip
Houston, TX: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$466
Lodging
$266
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$200
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $133 | $60 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $133 | $80 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $60 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $266 | $200 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $80 per day at Houston, TX: breakfast $20, lunch $22, dinner $33, incidentals $5; first and last day $60.
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Houston per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Houston for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Houston, TX is $133 per night lodging + $80 M&IE ($213 per day), all year. Fiscal year 2027 runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. The standard rate for places without their own listing is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
How is per diem calculated on the first and last day in Houston?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $60 instead of $80 at the Houston rate. Full days in between get $80. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Houston per diem rate cover?
The Houston rate applies to the area GSA lists as Montgomery / Fort Bend / Harris. Trips elsewhere in Texas use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Houston per diem change by season?
No. Lodging is $133 per night all year in Houston, and M&IE is $80 per day.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.