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Kentucky per diem ratesFY 2027 · 4 areas above the standard rate

Kentucky has 4 of the 295 areas whose per diem is above the standard rate in FY 2027, the same number as in FY 2021. Kenton has the highest full-year average lodging cap, 62nd nationally, and Boone the lowest. Caps change during the year in Louisville (high Feb–May); the other 3 keep one cap all year. The single highest monthly cap in Kentucky is $185 in Louisville (Feb–May). M&IE is $86 in Kenton; $80 in Louisville and Lexington; $68 in Boone.

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepKenton$170$170$170$170$170$170$170$170$170$170$170$170Louisville$180$132$132$132$185$185$185$185$158$158$158$180Lexington$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125Boone$119$119$119$119$119$119$119$119$119$119$119$119

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Kentucky areas and the counties they cover

AreaCounties / citiesLodging capFull-year average
KentonKenton$170$170
LouisvilleJefferson$132–$185$164
LexingtonFayette$125$125
BooneBoone$119$119

Other Kentucky counties use the standard $113 lodging and $68 M&IE. Work out a trip · Every state