Past Lodging Rates

  • LODGING RATES EFFECTIVE 10/01/2022:

    LODGING RATES EFFECTIVE 10/01/2022:

    In-State Lodging. Effective 10/01/2022, the standard federal lodging rate will be $98 per night, plus tax.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high-cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $98 should be used for that entire county.

    Primary Destination

    County

    Maximum Lodging Rate

    Standard Rate

    All other counties not listed

    $98

    Big Sky/West Yellowstone/Bozeman- High Cost

    Gallatin/Park

    Oct.1 - May 30 = $151
    June 1 - Sept. 30 = $279

    Helena - High Cost

    Lewis and Clark

    $107

    Missoula

    Missoula

    $106
    June 1 - Sept 30 = $167

    Kalispell/Whitefish

    Flathead

    $118

    July 1 - Aug. 31 = $243

     

    To find the rate for a particular Montana city, visit the General Services Administration website at: GSA Per Diem Rates

    Out-of-state lodging. The $98 per night rate, plus tax, also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high-cost area. The out-of-state high-cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $98 should be used for that area. To find the GSA website go to: GSA Per Diem Rates

    If you stay in a non-receiptable facility, e.g. with friends or relatives or in a camper or trailer, or you fail to obtain a receipt, Section 2-18-501(5), MCA, authorizes you to claim $12 per night for lodging expenses.

     

  • In-State Lodging for October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022

    In-State Lodging. Effective 10/01/2021, the standard federal lodging rate will be $96 per night, plus tax.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high-cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $96 should be used for that entire county.

    Primary Destination

    County

    Maximum  Lodging Rate

    Standard Rate

    All other counties not listed

    $96

    Big Sky/West Yellowstone/Bozeman- High Cost

    Gallatin/Park

    Oct.1 - May 30 = $124
    June 1 - Sept. 30 = $241

    Helena - High Cost

    Lewis and Clark

    $103

    Missoula

    Missoula

    $96
    June 1 - Sept 30 = $131

    Kalispell/Whitefish

    Flathead

    $96

    July 1 - Aug. 31 = $177

    To find the county for a particular Montana city, visit the General Services Administration website at:

    www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877

    Out-of-state lodging. The $96 per night rate, plus tax, also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high-cost area. The out-of-state high-cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $96 should be used for that area. To find the GSA website go to: www.gsa.gov/mileage

    If you stay in a non-receiptable facility, e.g. with friends or relatives or in a camper or trailer, or you fail to obtain a receipt, Section 2-18-501(5), MCA, authorizes you to claim $12 per night for lodging expenses.

     

  • Lodging Rates Effective 10/1/2019:

    In-State Lodging. Effective 10/01/2019, the standard federal lodging rate will be $96 per night, plus tax.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $96 should be used for that entire county.

    Rates for October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020

    Primary Destination County Maximum Lodging Rate
    Standard Rate All other counties not listed $96
    Big Sky/West Yellowstone/Bozeman - High Cost Gallatin/Park Oct 1 - May 30 = $113
    June 1 - Sept 30 = $225
    Helena - High Cost Lewis and Clark $103
    Missoula Missoula $102
    July 1 - Aug 31 = $141
    Kalispell/Whitefish Flathead $96
    July 1 - Aug 31 = $164

    Out-of-state lodging. The $96 per night rate also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high cost area. The out-of-state high cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $96 should be used for that area.To find the GSA website go to: www.gsa.gov/mileage

    If you stay in a non-receiptable facility, e.g. with friends or relatives or in a camper or trailer, or you fail to obtain a receipt, Section 2-18-501(5), MCA, authorizes your to claim $12 per night for lodging expenses.

  • LODGING RATES EFFECTIVE 10/01/2019:
    In-State Lodging.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $70 should be used for that entire county.

    Montana High Cost Areas By Counties Maximum Lodging Cities within listed counties
    Include, but are not limited to:
    Gallatin (Oct 1 – June 30) $82
    (July 1 - Aug 31) $107
    (Sept 1 - Sept 30) $82    		 Bozeman
    Belgrade
    Big Sky
    West Yellowstone
    Silver Bow $80 Butte
    Lewis & Clark $77 Helena
    Missoula/Lake/Flathead (Oct 1 – June 30) $84
    (July 1 – Aug 31) $106
    (Sept 1 – Sept 30) $84    		 Missoula
    Seeley Lake
    Polson
    Kalispell
    Whitefish

    Out-of-state lodging. The $70 per night rate also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high cost area. The out-of-state high cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $70 should be used for that area.

  • LODGING RATES EFFECTIVE 10/01/2017:

    In-State Lodging. Effective 10/01/2017, the standard federal lodging rate will be $94 per night, plus tax.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $93 should be used for that entire county. 

    Montana High Cost Areas By Counties

    Maximum Lodging

    Cities within listed counties
    Include, but are not limited to:

    Gallatin

    (Oct 1 – May 31) $95
    (June 1 – Sept 30) $160

    Bozeman
    Belgrade
    Big Sky
    West Yellowstone

    Silver Bow

    $94

    Butte

    Lewis & Clark

    $101

    Helena

    Missoula/Lake/Flathead

    (Oct 1 – June 30) $95
    (July 1 – Aug 31) $146
    (Sept 1 – Sept 30) $95

    Missoula
    Seeley Lake
    Polson
    Kalispell
    Whitefish

    Dawson/Richland

    $94

    Glendive
    Sidney

    To find the county for a particular Montana city, visit the General Services Administration website at:

    www.gsa.gov/portal/content/1044877

    Out of state lodging. The $94 per night rate, plus tax, also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high cost area. The out-of-state high cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $91 should be used for that area. To find the GSA website go to: www.gsa.gov/mileage

    If you stay in a non-receiptable facility, e.g.with friends or relatives or in a camper or trailer, or you fail to obtain a receipt, Section 2-18-501(5), MCA, authorizes you to claim $12 per night for lodging expenses. 

  • The standard federal lodging rate is $83 per night, plus tax.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $83 should be used for that entire county.

    Montana High Cost Areas By Counties Maximum Lodging Cities within listed counties
    Include, but are not limited to:
    Gallatin (Oct 1 – May 31) $86
    (June 1 – Sept 30) $125    		 Bozeman
    Belgrade
    Big Sky
    West Yellowstone
    Silver Bow $88 Butte
    Lewis & Clark $89 Helena
    Missoula/Lake/Flathead (Oct 1 – June 30) $92
    (July 1 – Aug 31) $128
    (Sept 1 – Sept 30) $92    		 Missoula
    Seeley Lake
    Polson
    Kalispell
    Whitefish
    Dawson/Richland $161 Glendive
    Sidney

    Out-of-state lodging. The $83 per night rate, plus tax, also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high cost area. The out-of-state high cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $83 should be used for that area.

    If you stay in a non-receiptable facility, e.g. with friends or relatives or in a camper or trailer, or you fail to obtain a receipt, Section 2-18-501(5), MCA, authorizes you to claim $12 per night for lodging expenses.

  • The standard federal lodging rate is $77 per night.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $70 should be used for that entire county.

    Montana High Cost Areas By Counties Maximum Lodging Cities within listed counties
    Include, but are not limited to:
    Gallatin (Oct 1 – June 30) $89
    (July 1 - Aug 31) $105
    (Sept 1 – Sept 30) $80    		 Bozeman
    Belgrade
    Big Sky
    West Yellowstone
    Silver Bow $86 Butte
    Lewis & Clark $81 Helena
    Missoula/Lake/Flathead (Oct 1 – June 30) $87
    (July 1 – Aug 31) $145
    (Sept 1 – Sept 30) $87    		 Missoula
    Seeley Lake
    Polson
    Kalispell
    Whitefish

    Out-of-state lodging. The $77 per night rate, also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high cost area. The out-of-state high cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $77 should be used for that area.

  • The standard federal lodging rate is $70 per night.

    The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $70 should be used for that entire county.

    Montana High Cost Areas By Counties Maximum Lodging Cities within listed counties
    Include, but are not limited to:
    Gallatin (Oct 1 – Apr 30) $77
    (May 1 - Sept 30) $102    		 Bozeman
    Belgrade
    Big Sky
    West Yellowstone
    Silver Bow $84 Butte
    Lewis & Clark $81 Helena
    Missoula/Lake/Flathead (Oct 1 – June 30) $91
    (July 1 – Aug 31) $121
    (Sept 1 – Sept 30) $91    		 Missoula
    Seeley Lake
    Polson
    Kalispell
    Whitefish

    Out-of-state lodging. The $70 per night rate, also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high cost area. The out-of-state high cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $70 should be used for that area.