Manatee County, Florida loan limits 2026
FIPS 12081 · 29 ZIP codes, e.g. 34201, 34202, 34203, 34204, 34205, 34206 · metro area (CBSA) 35840
In Manatee County the 2026 conforming loan limit is $832,750 for a single-family home — the national baseline. The FHA limit is $547,400. Anything above $832,750 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 Manatee County, 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) | $832,750 | $547,400 | +3.3% |
| 2 units | $1,066,250 | $700,750 | +3.3% |
| 3 units | $1,288,800 | $847,050 | +3.3% |
| 4 units | $1,601,750 | $1,052,700 | +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. Manatee County is in metro area CBSA 35840; all its counties share the same limit.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $109,700 · North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $63,950 | $73,050 | $82,200 | $91,300 | $98,650 | $105,950 | $113,250 | $120,550 |
| Very low income (50%) | $39,950 | $45,650 | $51,350 | $57,050 | $61,650 | $66,200 | $70,750 | $75,350 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $24,000 | $27,400 | $30,850 | $34,250 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
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 | $1,749/mo | $1,418 | +23.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,876/mo | $1,686 | +11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,188/mo | $1,958 | +11.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,775/mo | $2,537 | +9.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,309/mo | $3,027 | +9.3% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA.
Same metro area
Counties in CBSA 35840 share the same loan limits.
Other counties in Florida
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 Manatee County, FL for 2026?
$832,750 for a one-unit property ($1,066,250 for 2 units, $1,288,800 for 3, $1,601,750 for 4), set by the FHFA; it was $806,500 in 2025.
What is the FHA loan limit in Manatee County?
$547,400 for a single-family home in 2026 (HUD), up to $1,052,700 for a four-unit property.
What counts as a jumbo loan in Manatee County?
A mortgage above $832,750 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in Manatee County in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in Manatee County?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $91,300, very low income $57,050, extremely low income $34,250; area median family income $109,700.
What is the fair market rent in Manatee County?
$2,188 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $1,876 for one bedroom.