Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 301-11.9 — -11.9 Allowable Expenses For Long-term Lodging
41 C.F.R. § 301-11.9
When renting lodging on a long-term basis (e.g., weekly, monthly), the following expenses may be considered part of the lodging cost:
(a) Rental cost for a furnished dwelling. If renting an unfurnished dwelling, the rental cost of the dwelling and necessary furniture and appliances (such as stove, refrigerator, chairs, tables, bed, sofa, television, or vacuum cleaner);
(b) Costs of connecting, disconnecting, and using utilities;
(c) Reasonable maid fees and cleaning charges;
(d) Monthly telephone use fee (excluding installation and long-distance calls);
(e) Monthly internet/wifi use fee (excluding installation); and
(f) Other costs typically included in a hotel/motel room price in the area.
Authorizing Statute
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Per diem; employees traveling on official business5 U.S.C. § 5702
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Regulations and reports5 U.S.C. § 5707