§301-11.9. 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:
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);
Costs of connecting, disconnecting, and using utilities;
Reasonable maid fees and cleaning charges;
Monthly telephone use fee (excluding installation and long-distance calls);
Monthly internet/wifi use fee (excluding installation); and
Other costs typically included in a hotel/motel room price in the area.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5702; 5 U.S.C. 5703; 5 U.S.C. 5707; 5 U.S.C. 5707a.
Source
Source: FTR Case 2025-05, 90 FR 56893, Dec. 8, 2025, unless otherwise noted.