Pennsylvania per diem ratesFY 2027 · 12 areas above the standard rate
Pennsylvania has 12 of the 295 areas whose per diem is above the standard rate in FY 2027, against 14 in FY 2021. Back at the standard rate since then: Allentown / Easton / Bethlehem (last listed FY 2026) and Erie (last listed FY 2023). Philadelphia has the highest full-year average lodging cap, 39th nationally, and Gettysburg the lowest. Caps change during the year in Philadelphia (high Oct–Nov, Sep) and Hershey (high Jun–Aug); the other 10 keep one cap all year. The single highest monthly cap in Pennsylvania is $227 in Philadelphia (Oct–Nov, Sep). M&IE: $92 in 1 area; $80 in 6 areas; $74 in 4 areas; $68 in 1 area.
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Pennsylvania areas and the counties they cover
| Area | Counties / cities | Lodging cap | Full-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $174–$227 | $194 |
| Hershey | Hershey | $151–$207 | $165 |
| Pittsburgh | Allegheny | $144 | $144 |
| Malvern / Frazer / Berwyn | Chester | $132 | $132 |
| State College | Centre | $132 | $132 |
| Chester / Radnor / Essington | Delaware | $129 | $129 |
| Harrisburg | Dauphin County excluding Hershey | $129 | $129 |
| Montgomery | Montgomery | $129 | $129 |
| Lancaster | Lancaster | $125 | $125 |
| Reading | Berks | $122 | $122 |
| Bucks | Bucks | $121 | $121 |
| Gettysburg | Adams | $120 | $120 |
Other Pennsylvania counties use the standard $113 lodging and $68 M&IE. Work out a trip · Every state