Santa Fe County, New Mexico loan limits 2026
FIPS 35049 · 19 ZIP codes, e.g. 87010, 87015, 87056, 87501, 87502, 87503 · metro area (CBSA) 42140
In Santa Fe County the 2026 conforming loan limit is $832,750 for a single-family home — the national baseline. The FHA limit is $569,250. 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 Santa Fe 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 | $569,250 | +3.3% |
| 2 units | $1,066,250 | $728,750 | +3.3% |
| 3 units | $1,288,800 | $880,900 | +3.3% |
| 4 units | $1,601,750 | $1,094,700 | +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. Santa Fe County is in metro area CBSA 42140; all its counties share the same limit.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $118,600 · Santa Fe, NM MSA
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $61,250 | $70,000 | $78,750 | $87,500 | $94,500 | $101,500 | $108,500 | $115,500 |
| Very low income (50%) | $38,300 | $43,750 | $49,250 | $54,700 | $59,100 | $63,500 | $67,850 | $72,250 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $23,000 | $26,250 | $29,550 | $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 | $1,260/mo | $1,259 | +0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,413/mo | $1,390 | +1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,735/mo | $1,685 | +3% |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,134/mo | $2,122 | +0.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,280/mo | $2,231 | +2.2% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: Santa Fe, NM MSA.
Other counties in New Mexico
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 Santa Fe County, NM 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 Santa Fe County?
$569,250 for a single-family home in 2026 (HUD), up to $1,094,700 for a four-unit property.
What counts as a jumbo loan in Santa Fe County?
A mortgage above $832,750 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in Santa Fe County in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in Santa Fe County?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $87,500, very low income $54,700, extremely low income $33,000; area median family income $118,600.
What is the fair market rent in Santa Fe County?
$1,735 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $1,413 for one bedroom.