How many days are allowed for Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) when traveling from Conus to Conus?

For Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) when traveling from CONUS to CONUS, the policy allows for a maximum of 10 days of lodging reimbursement. This is designed to assist service members and their families who are in temporary lodging during a move or relocation. The TLE reimbursement is meant to cover the unexpected costs of lodging while waiting for permanent housing to become available.

The policy recognizes that relocations can be challenging and costly, and thus provides this support for a reasonable duration to help ease the transition. This 10-day period is a reflection of standard practices established to help service members maintain some financial stability during moves. While there may be other periods for different travel guidelines, for CONUS to CONUS travel specifically, 10 days is the established maximum.