New Jersey per diem ratesFY 2027 · 10 areas above the standard rate
New Jersey has 10 of the 295 areas whose per diem is above the standard rate in FY 2027, the same number as in FY 2021. Toms River has the highest full-year average lodging cap, 51st nationally, and Cherry Hill / Moorestown the lowest. Caps change during the year in Toms River (high Jun–Aug) and Newark (high Oct–Dec, Sep); the other 8 keep one cap all year. The single highest monthly cap in New Jersey is $217 in Toms River (Jun–Aug). M&IE: $86 in 3 areas; $80 in 6 areas; $74 in 1 area.
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New Jersey areas and the counties they cover
| Area | Counties / cities | Lodging cap | Full-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River | Ocean | $169–$217 | $181 |
| Newark | Essex, Bergen, Hudson, Passaic | $164–$175 | $168 |
| Princeton / Trenton | Mercer | $151 | $151 |
| Eatontown / Freehold | Monmouth | $148 | $148 |
| Parsippany | Morris | $148 | $148 |
| Somerset | Somerset | $147 | $147 |
| Springfield / Cranford / New Providence | Union | $141 | $141 |
| Flemington | Hunterdon | $128 | $128 |
| Edison / Piscataway | Middlesex | $123 | $123 |
| Cherry Hill / Moorestown | Camden, Burlington | $115 | $115 |
Other New Jersey counties use the standard $113 lodging and $68 M&IE. Work out a trip · Every state