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 |
|
Helena - High Cost |
Lewis and Clark |
$107 |
|
Missoula |
Missoula |
$106 |
|
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 |
|
Helena - High Cost |
Lewis and Clark |
$103 |
|
Missoula |
Missoula |
$96 |
|
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 |
|
Gallatin |
(Oct 1 – May 31) $95 |
Bozeman |
|
Silver Bow |
$94 |
Butte |
|
Lewis & Clark |
$101 |
Helena |
|
Missoula/Lake/Flathead |
(Oct 1 – June 30) $95 |
Missoula |
|
Dawson/Richland |
$94 |
Glendive |
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.
