Hancock County, Tennessee loan limits 2026
FIPS 47067 · 2 ZIP codes, e.g. 37765, 37869
In Hancock 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 Hancock 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.
HUD income limits FY2026
Area median family income: $54,800 · Hancock County, TN
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $43,700 | $49,950 | $56,200 | $62,400 | $67,400 | $72,400 | $77,400 | $82,400 |
| Very low income (50%) | $27,300 | $31,200 | $35,100 | $39,000 | $42,150 | $45,250 | $48,400 | $51,500 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $16,400 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $48,400 | $51,500 |
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 | $761/mo | $724 | +5.1% |
| 1 bedroom | $837/mo | $844 | -0.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | $995/mo | $925 | +7.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,186/mo | $1,109 | +6.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,365/mo | $1,225 | +11.4% |
HUD's fair market rent: the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard units, used for Housing Choice Vouchers. Area: Hancock County, TN.
Other counties in Tennessee
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 Hancock County, TN 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County?
A mortgage above $832,750 for a single-family home is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan in Hancock County in 2026.
What are the HUD income limits in Hancock County?
For a family of four (FY2026): low income $62,400, very low income $39,000, extremely low income $33,000; area median family income $54,800.
What is the fair market rent in Hancock County?
$995 a month for a two-bedroom unit in FY2027 (HUD), $837 for one bedroom.