The largest metro
Florida’s largest metro area is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates, read October 4, 2026). Its most populous county in Florida, Miami-Dade County, is in GSA’s Miami, FL rate area: lodging $151 to $244 a night, depending on the month, M&IE $92 a day (FY2027). Source: GSA per diem rates, FY2027, from GSA’s per diem API (retrieved September 21, 2026).
Rates across Florida
Anywhere in Florida without a rate of its own, GSA’s FY2027 standard rate applies: lodging $113 a night, M&IE $68 a day. 22 areas have their own rates:
| Area | Counties GSA lists | Lodging a night | M&IE a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Jupiter, FL | Palm Beach / Hendry | $157 to $265 by month | $86 |
| Bradenton, FL | Manatee | $151 to $237 by month | $80 |
| Cocoa Beach, FL | Brevard | $166 to $212 by month | $74 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | Volusia | $128 to $158 by month | $80 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Broward | $150 to $232 by month | $86 |
| Fort Myers, FL | Lee | $141 to $213 by month | $80 |
| Fort Walton Beach / De Funiak Springs, FL | Okaloosa / Walton | $113 to $274 by month | $86 |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | Santa Rosa | $131 to $210 by month | $74 |
| Key West, FL | Monroe | $267 to $452 by month | $86 |
| Miami, FL | Miami-Dade | $151 to $244 by month | $92 |
| Naples, FL | Collier | $170 to $326 by month | $80 |
| Orlando, FL | Orange | $145 to $178 by month | $80 |
| Panama City, FL | Bay | $115 to $195 by month | $80 |
| Pensacola, FL | Escambia | $127 to $188 by month | $74 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | Charlotte | $127 to $202 by month | $74 |
| Sarasota, FL | Sarasota | $131 to $205 by month | $86 |
| Sebring, FL | Highlands | $148 to $236 by month | $74 |
| St. Augustine, FL | St. Johns | $157 to $178 by month | $80 |
| Stuart, FL | Martin | $154 to $238 by month | $80 |
| Tallahassee, FL | Leon | $113 to $138 by month | $80 |
| Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL | Pinellas / Hillsborough | $155 to $212 by month | $80 |
| Vero Beach, FL | Indian River | $181 to $259 by month | $74 |
Source: GSA per diem rates, FY2027, from GSA’s per diem API (retrieved September 21, 2026).
How a stipend relates to these rates
The U.S. General Services Administration says: “We establish the per diem rates that federal agencies use to reimburse their employees for lodging and meals and incidental expenses incurred while on official travel within the continental United States.” Source: GSA: Per diem rates, read September 30, 2026.
The IRS says: “If your allowance is less than or equal to the federal rate, the allowance won’t be included in box 1 of your Form W-2.” Source: IRS Publication 463 (2025), read October 2, 2026.
The IRS says: “Generally, your tax home is your regular place of business or post of duty, regardless of where you maintain your family home. It includes the entire city or general area in which your business or work is located.” Source: IRS Publication 463 (2025), read October 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the GSA lodging rate in Florida?
GSA’s FY2027 standard lodging rate in Florida is $113 a night. The 22 areas with their own rates run from $113 to $452 a night, depending on the area and the month. Source: GSA per diem rates, FY2027, from GSA’s per diem API (retrieved September 21, 2026).
What is the M&IE rate in Florida?
GSA’s FY2027 standard rate for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) in Florida is $68 a day; the 22 areas with their own rates run from $74 to $92 a day. Source: GSA per diem rates, FY2027, from GSA’s per diem API (retrieved September 21, 2026).
Is a stipend at or below the federal rate reported as wages?
The IRS says: “If your allowance is less than or equal to the federal rate, the allowance won’t be included in box 1 of your Form W-2.” Source: IRS Publication 463 (2025), read October 2, 2026.
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