Hampden County, Massachusetts loan limits 2026
FIPS 25013 · 53 ZIP codes, e.g. 01001, 01008, 01009, 01010, 01011, 01013 · metro area (CBSA) 44140
In Hampden 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 Hampden 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. Hampden County is in metro area CBSA 44140; all its counties share the same limit.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $96,700 · Springfield, MA MSA
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $73,650 | $84,200 | $94,700 | $105,200 | $113,650 | $122,050 | $130,450 | $138,900 |
| Very low income (50%) | $46,000 | $52,550 | $59,200 | $65,750 | $71,050 | $76,300 | $81,550 | $86,800 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,450 | $42,650 | $45,800 | $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 | $1,264/mo | $1,219 | +3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,421/mo | $1,382 | +2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800/mo | $1,734 | +3.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,241/mo | $2,127 | +5.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,370/mo | $2,296 | +3.2% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: Springfield, MA MSA.
Same metro area
Counties in CBSA 44140 share the same loan limits.
Other counties in Massachusetts
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 Hampden County, MA 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 Hampden 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 Hampden County?
A mortgage above $832,750 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in Hampden County in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in Hampden County?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $105,200, very low income $65,750, extremely low income $39,450; area median family income $96,700.
What is the fair market rent in Hampden County?
$1,800 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $1,421 for one bedroom.