Lake County, Indiana loan limits 2026
FIPS 18089 · 31 ZIP codes, e.g. 46303, 46307, 46308, 46311, 46312, 46319 · metro area (CBSA) 16980
In Lake County the 2026 conforming loan limit is $832,750 for a single-family home — the national baseline. The FHA limit is $541,287. 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 Lake 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 | $541,287 | +3.3% |
| 2 units | $1,066,250 | $693,050 | +3.3% |
| 3 units | $1,288,800 | $837,700 | +3.3% |
| 4 units | $1,601,750 | $1,041,125 | +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. Lake County is in metro area CBSA 16980; all its counties share the same limit.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $100,900 · Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $56,500 | $64,600 | $72,650 | $80,700 | $87,200 | $93,650 | $100,100 | $106,550 |
| Very low income (50%) | $35,350 | $40,400 | $45,450 | $50,450 | $54,500 | $58,550 | $62,600 | $66,600 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $21,200 | $24,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $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 | $1,117/mo | $959 | +16.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,176/mo | $1,082 | +8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,429/mo | $1,317 | +8.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,739/mo | $1,612 | +7.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,898/mo | $1,744 | +8.8% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area.
Same metro area
Counties in CBSA 16980 share the same loan limits.
Other counties in Indiana
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 Lake County, IN 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 Lake County?
$541,287 for a single-family home in 2026 (HUD), up to $1,041,125 for a four-unit property.
What counts as a jumbo loan in Lake County?
A mortgage above $832,750 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in Lake County in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in Lake County?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $80,700, very low income $50,450, extremely low income $33,000; area median family income $100,900.
What is the fair market rent in Lake County?
$1,429 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $1,176 for one bedroom.