FHA loan limits and USDA eligibility in Fort Myer, Virginia

ZIP centers in Fort Myer look likely not USDA eligible. FHA county caps still apply. USDA scores the address, not the city.

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2026 FHA loan limits

Arlington County

1-unit

$1,249,125

2-unit

$1,599,375

3-unit

$1,933,200

4-unit

$2,402,625

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USDA property eligibility

0 likely eligible ZIPs · 1 likely not

Based on each ZIP’s geographic center vs USDA ineligible-area boundaries. Fort Myer is not eligible or ineligible as a whole. The official test is the property address.

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USDA income limits

1–4 person household income limit

$153,550

5–8 person household income limit

$202,700

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Connect with a lender to confirm FHA loan limits, USDA income limits, and a specific Virginia address. Only a lender can confirm your official eligibility.

FHA Eligibility Requirements

You need to meet all six. Loan limits in Fort Myer are set by county. DTI is a lender call. An FHA lender confirms the official answer.

3.5% down payment

Minimum is 3.5% (580+ score) or 10% (500–579). FHA allows the full amount to come from a gift: family, employer, labor union, or an approved program. A signed gift letter is required.

Credit score 580+ for 3.5% down

580+ qualifies for 3.5% down. 500–579 generally requires 10% down. Lenders often set their own floor above the FHA minimum.

Debt-to-income within FHA guidelines

Guidelines target a housing ratio around 31% and total DTI around 43%. Automated underwriting can approve stronger files above those thresholds. Manual underwriting uses tighter caps.

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Primary residence only

The home must be your main residence, not a second home or investment property. You must move in within the timeline FHA and your contract require.

1–4 unit home that meets FHA standards

One-to-four unit homes, FHA approved condos, and some manufactured homes that meet FHA rules. For 2–4 units you must live in one unit. The home must pass an FHA appraisal.

Loan amount at or below the county limit

2026 one-unit limits start at $541,287 in most counties and go up to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas. 2–4 unit limits are higher. Enter a ZIP to see every FHA county on that ZIP.

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USDA Eligibility Requirements

You need to meet all six. Property location and income in Fort Myer vary by area. A USDA approved lender confirms the official answer.

Property in a USDA eligible area

The home must be in a USDA designated rural or suburban area. Over 97% of U.S. land qualifies, including many suburbs near major cities. Use the eligibility map to check any address.

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Household income at or below the area limit

USDA caps household income at 115% of the area median, with a national floor of $122,800 for 1–4 person households. Every adult in the home counts, not just borrowers. Deductions for dependents and childcare can help.

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Primary residence only

The home must be your full-time primary residence. Investment properties and second homes are not eligible. You must intend to occupy the home within 60 days of closing.

Single-family property (1 unit)

USDA Guaranteed loans cover single-unit homes only. Duplexes and multi-unit properties do not qualify, even with owner occupancy. Condos and manufactured homes are eligible under specific conditions. For house-hacking a 2–4 unit property, FHA and VA are the right tools. USDA is not.

U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status

You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. non-citizen national, or qualified alien. Permanent residents with a green card generally qualify. Your lender will verify documentation.

Credit score 640+ typical

USDA does not set a hard credit floor, but most lenders require 640+ for streamlined approval. Some lenders go lower with compensating factors. Your full credit profile (payment history, DTI, reserves) matters as much as the score.

Fort Myer ZIPs

USPS primary city for these ZIPs is Fort Myer. USDA property is a first look from each ZIP’s geographic center. FHA one-unit caps are county.

ZIPUSDA propertyFHA one-unit loan limitUSDA 1–4 person moderate income
22211Likely not eligible$1,249,125$153,550

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FAQ for Fort Myer

What Are the FHA Loan Requirements in Fort Myer?

FHA requirements are the same nationwide: 3.5% down (typically 580+ credit), DTI within FHA guidelines, a primary residence, a 1–4 unit home that meets FHA standards, and a loan amount at or below the county limit. Limits in Fort Myer are set by county. See FHA eligibility requirements, then confirm with a lender.

What Are the USDA Loan Requirements in Fort Myer?

USDA Guaranteed requirements are the same nationwide: the property must be in a USDA eligible area, household income at or below the area limit, a primary residence, a single-family home, U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status, and typically a 640+ credit score. Property location and income in Fort Myer are checked at the address and ZIP. See USDA eligibility requirements, then confirm with a lender.

Are USDA loans available in Fort Myer?

USDA scores the street address, not the city. Fort Myer has 0 ZIP centers that look likely eligible and 1 that look likely not, based on each ZIP’s geographic center versus USDA ineligible-area boundaries. Two houses in the same city can get different official answers. Confirm a specific address with a lender.

What is the USDA income limit in Fort Myer?

USDA 502 Guaranteed 1–4 person moderate income in Fort Myer is $153,550. The 5–8 person figure is $202,700. Income can vary by area inside a city. Enter a ZIP to confirm the cap for a specific address.

What is the FHA loan limit in Fort Myer?

FHA limits are set by county, not by city. Fort Myer ZIPs sit in Arlington County ($1,249,125 one-unit). The property address picks the county when a ZIP lists more than one.

Does a city decide USDA property eligibility?

No. USDA scores the property address. This page groups USPS primary-city ZIPs and marks each ZIP’s geographic center as likely eligible or likely not eligible — the same method as individual ZIP pages.

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