District of Columbia, District of Columbia loan limits 2026
FIPS 11001 · 271 ZIP codes, e.g. 20001, 20002, 20003, 20005, 20006, 20007 · metro area (CBSA) 47900
In District of Columbia the 2026 conforming loan limit is $1,249,125 for a single-family home — a high-cost area, 50% above the national baseline. The FHA limit is $1,249,125. Anything above $1,249,125 is a jumbo loan.
Does my loan fit?
How much home fits under the limit?
The highest home price you can buy with a loan that still fits the 2026 limit, at that down payment. Your actual budget depends on income, debts, rates and the lender.
Conforming limit in District of Columbia, 2024–2026
Single-family limit set by the FHFA each year. The 2027 limits are announced in late November 2026 — this page updates automatically.
Loan limits by number of units
| Property | Conforming 2026 | FHA 2026 | Conforming vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unit (single-family) | $1,249,125 | $1,249,125 | +3.3% |
| 2 units | $1,599,375 | $1,599,375 | +3.3% |
| 3 units | $1,933,200 | $1,933,200 | +3.3% |
| 4 units | $2,402,625 | $2,402,625 | +3.3% |
Conforming limits (FHFA) apply to loans bought by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; VA loans with partial entitlement use the same county limit. FHA limits (HUD) cap FHA-insured mortgages. District of Columbia is in metro area CBSA 47900; all its counties share the same limit.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $166,100 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 | $132,450 | $141,000 |
| Very low income (50%) | $58,150 | $66,450 | $74,750 | $83,050 | $89,700 | $96,350 | $103,000 | $109,650 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $34,900 | $39,900 | $44,900 | $49,850 | $53,850 | $57,850 | $61,850 | $65,850 |
Used for housing assistance and many down-payment and first-time-buyer programs. Programs set their own rules; check the program you apply to.
Fair market rent FY2027
| Unit | Fair market rent FY2027 | FY2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,111/mo | $1,953 | +8.1% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,204/mo | $2,015 | +9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,438/mo | $2,246 | +8.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,107/mo | $2,835 | +9.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,658/mo | $3,332 | +9.8% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area.
Same metro area
Counties in CBSA 47900 share the same loan limits.
Other counties in District of Columbia
Highest limits first.
Official figures, not a loan offer. Limits come from FHFA and HUD publications. Loanlimitmap.com is an independent site — not a government website and not a lender. Whether you qualify for a loan is decided by your lender; check the current figures with them.
Questions
What is the conforming loan limit in District of Columbia, DC for 2026?
$1,249,125 for a one-unit property ($1,599,375 for 2 units, $1,933,200 for 3, $2,402,625 for 4), set by the FHFA; it was $1,209,750 in 2025.
What is the FHA loan limit in District of Columbia?
$1,249,125 for a single-family home in 2026 (HUD), up to $2,402,625 for a four-unit property.
What counts as a jumbo loan in District of Columbia?
A mortgage above $1,249,125 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in District of Columbia in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in District of Columbia?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $106,800, very low income $83,050, extremely low income $49,850; area median family income $166,100.
What is the fair market rent in District of Columbia?
$2,438 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $2,204 for one bedroom.