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Settling In
During the settling-in period, you will receive temporary lodging and allowances for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) immediately following your inbound move for a maximum of 60 days or until you obtain long-term permanent residence, whichever occurs first.
Your spouse and dependents are limited to 45 days of M&IE.
Up to three days of the 60-day settling-in period may be used at the pre-departure location. Day 1 for all (you, your spouse, and dependents) begins at the time any member of the immediate family arrives at temporary lodging, which must begin no later than 30 days from the date you report to work.
Any days of settling in claimed for lodging and M&IE past the first 30 days are reimbursed at a reduced per diem rate. See table below for details.
| The “maximum daily amount” of per diem that | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| you and/or your unaccompanied spouse may receive | your accompanied spouse or an immediate family member age 12 or older may receive | an immediate family member under age 12 may receive | |
| For settling in | |||
| First 30 days of temporary quarters | Applicable per diem rate | 0.75 times applicable per diem rate | 0.5 times applicable per diem rate |
| Any additional days of temporary quarters | 0.75 times applicable per diem rate | 0.5 times applicable per diem rate | 0.4 times applicable per diem rate |
| For house hunting | |||
| Applicable per diem rate | 0.75 times applicable per diem rate | None | |
| While en route | |||
| Applicable per diem rate | 0.75 times applicable per diem rate | 0.5 times applicable per diem rate | |
| For trips home | |||
| Applicable per diem rate | 0.75 times applicable per diem rate | None | |
Local transportation expenses such as mileage, gasoline, and rental car incurred for any purpose during and after the settling-in period are not reimbursable.
Settling-in costs are reimbursed by submitting a Relocation Expense Report (UCN-13A, PDF) with itemized receipts for lodging costs.
A reduced lodging per diem is allowed for staying with family or friends during the settling-in period.
If you have questions about settling in at your new location, be sure to contact the relocation administrator.
