VA Loan Limits in Los Angeles County, California (2026)
Veterans buying in Los Angeles County or elsewhere in Los Angeles County, California see a 2026 VA county loan limit of $1,249,125 for one unit. Los Angeles County's high-cost status lifts it above the $832,750 baseline.
| Property Type | 2026 FHA Loan Limit |
|---|---|
| One-unit (single family) | $1,249,125 |
| Two-unit (duplex) | $1,599,225 |
| Three-unit (triplex) | $1,933,200 |
| Four-unit (fourplex) | $2,402,475 |
How much home can you afford in Los Angeles County?
A VA buyer near Los Angeles County can put $0 down on a $915,000 home. Add the one-time funding fee (~$19,673, financed), skip mortgage insurance entirely, and the monthly cost runs about $6,443 at 6.25%.
$0-down VA payment scenarios in Los Angeles County
Here is how a $0-down VA payment scales across Los Angeles County price points (funding fee financed, no PMI, sample 6.25% rate):
| Purchase Price | Down | Est. Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level — $659,000 | $0 | $4,673 |
| Local median — $915,000 | $0 | $6,443 |
| Higher-end — $1,235,000 | $0 | $8,656 |
Estimates include the financed funding fee plus California property taxes and insurance — but no monthly mortgage insurance, because VA loans never charge it. Rates move daily near Los Angeles County too — get alerts.
VA multi-unit limits in Los Angeles County
VA also finances 2-4 unit homes in Los Angeles County with $0 down if you live in one unit — $1,599,225 for a duplex, $1,933,200 for a triplex, and $2,402,475 for a fourplex (partial-entitlement caps). Rent from the other units can help you qualify.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the VA loan limit in Los Angeles County for 2026?
- For veterans with partial entitlement, the 2026 VA limit in Los Angeles County is $1,249,125 (one unit), $1,599,225 (duplex), $1,933,200 (triplex), and $2,402,475 (fourplex). With full entitlement there is no limit.
- Do I really need $0 down to buy in Los Angeles County?
- Eligible veterans can buy with no down payment at all. On a median $915,000 Los Angeles County home that is $0 down, with a one-time funding fee of about $19,673 that is usually financed into the loan.
- Does a VA loan have monthly mortgage insurance in Los Angeles County?
- No. VA loans never charge monthly mortgage insurance (PMI/MIP) — one of the biggest reasons a VA loan is cheaper than FHA or low-down conventional financing.
- Is Los Angeles County a high-cost VA county?
- Yes — Los Angeles County's partial-entitlement limit of $1,249,125 is above the $832,750 national baseline.