McLeod County, Minnesota loan limits 2026
FIPS 27085 · 8 ZIP codes, e.g. 55312, 55336, 55350, 55354, 55370, 55381 · metro area (CBSA) 26780
In McLeod 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 McLeod 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. McLeod County is in metro area CBSA 26780; all its counties share the same limit.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $107,300 · McLeod County, MN
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $60,100 | $68,700 | $77,300 | $85,850 | $92,750 | $99,600 | $106,500 | $113,350 |
| Very low income (50%) | $37,600 | $42,950 | $48,300 | $53,650 | $57,950 | $62,250 | $66,550 | $70,850 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $22,550 | $25,800 | $29,000 | $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 | $882/mo | $823 | +7.2% |
| 1 bedroom | $951/mo | $865 | +9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,073/mo | $999 | +7.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,278/mo | $1,198 | +6.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,593/mo | $1,662 | -4.2% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: McLeod County, MN.
Other counties in Minnesota
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 McLeod County, MN 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 McLeod 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 McLeod County?
A mortgage above $832,750 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in McLeod County in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in McLeod County?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $85,850, very low income $53,650, extremely low income $33,000; area median family income $107,300.
What is the fair market rent in McLeod County?
$1,073 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $951 for one bedroom.