Alabama per diem ratesFY 2027 · 4 areas above the standard rate
Alabama has 4 of the 295 areas whose per diem is above the standard rate in FY 2027, against 3 in FY 2021. Gulf Shores has the highest full-year average lodging cap, 81st nationally, and Mobile the lowest. Caps change during the year in Gulf Shores (high Jun–Jul); the other 3 keep one cap all year. The single highest monthly cap in Alabama is $221 in Gulf Shores (Jun–Jul). M&IE is $80 in Birmingham; $74 in Gulf Shores, Huntsville and Mobile.
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Alabama areas and the counties they cover
| Area | Counties / cities | Lodging cap | Full-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores | Baldwin | $144–$221 | $165 |
| Huntsville | Madison | $146 | $146 |
| Birmingham | Jefferson | $135 | $135 |
| Mobile | Mobile | $126 | $126 |
Other Alabama counties use the standard $113 lodging and $68 M&IE. Work out a trip · Every state