Wisconsin per diem ratesFY 2027 · 3 areas above the standard rate
Wisconsin has 3 of the 295 areas whose per diem is above the standard rate in FY 2027, against 6 in FY 2021. Back at the standard rate since then: Wisconsin Dells (last listed FY 2024), Appleton (last listed FY 2023) and Brookfield / Racine (last listed FY 2023). Milwaukee has the highest full-year average lodging cap, 162nd nationally, and Sturgeon Bay the lowest. Caps change during the year in Madison (high Oct, Apr–Sep) and Sturgeon Bay (high Oct, Jun–Sep); the remaining area keeps one cap all year. The single highest monthly cap in Wisconsin is $144 in Milwaukee, which applies all year. All pay M&IE at $80 a day.
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Wisconsin areas and the counties they cover
| Area | Counties / cities | Lodging cap | Full-year average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Milwaukee | $144 | $144 |
| Madison | Dane | $113–$138 | $128 |
| Sturgeon Bay | Door | $113–$139 | $124 |
Other Wisconsin counties use the standard $113 lodging and $68 M&IE. Work out a trip · Every state