Dawson County, Nebraska loan limits 2026
FIPS 31047 · 7 ZIP codes, e.g. 68834, 68850, 68863, 68878, 69130, 69138 · metro area (CBSA) 30420
In Dawson County the 2026 conforming loan limit is $832,750 for a single-family home — the national baseline. The FHA limit is $603,750. 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 Dawson 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 | $603,750 | +3.3% |
| 2 units | $1,066,250 | $772,900 | +3.3% |
| 3 units | $1,288,800 | $934,250 | +3.3% |
| 4 units | $1,601,750 | $1,161,050 | +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. Dawson County is in metro area CBSA 30420; all its counties share the same limit.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $88,900 · Dawson County, NE
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $52,750 | $60,250 | $67,800 | $75,300 | $81,350 | $87,350 | $93,400 | $99,400 |
| Very low income (50%) | $32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 | $58,350 | $62,150 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $19,800 | $22,600 | $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 | $778/mo | $690 | +12.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $883/mo | $881 | +0.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,074/mo | $995 | +7.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,355/mo | $1,267 | +6.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,412/mo | $1,317 | +7.2% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: Dawson County, NE.
Same metro area
Counties in CBSA 30420 share the same loan limits.
Other counties in Nebraska
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 Dawson County, NE 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 Dawson County?
$603,750 for a single-family home in 2026 (HUD), up to $1,161,050 for a four-unit property.
What counts as a jumbo loan in Dawson County?
A mortgage above $832,750 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in Dawson County in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in Dawson County?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $75,300, very low income $47,050, extremely low income $33,000; area median family income $88,900.
What is the fair market rent in Dawson County?
$1,074 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $883 for one bedroom.