Crashpad vs. the cap at JB Elmendorf-Richardson
Lodging on TDY is reimbursed at actual cost up to the locality rate. A hotel at the cap and a furnished house at the cap reimburse identically — the difference is what you get for it. We're expanding at JB Elmendorf-Richardson; tell us your dates and we'll match you with an opening or a vetted option near the gate.
Three things to check before you book
- Government lodging first. Get the non-availability number in writing if on-base is full — here's how.
- Longer stays. Check seasonal rates and your travel authorization. Duration alone does not trigger the former long-term flat-rate reduction.
- Receipts. Nightly rate, dates, taxes, zero balance. A booking confirmation is not a receipt.
Full explainer: TDY per diem, explained. Local intel: The JB Elmendorf-Richardson guide.