VA Loan Limits in Illinois (2026)
For 2026, the VA county loan limit for most Illinois counties is $832,750 for a single-family home — but only for veterans with partial entitlement. Illinois has no high-cost counties, so the baseline applies statewide.
With full VA entitlement, there is no loan limit in Illinois — eligible veterans buy at any price a lender approves with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance.
VA loan limits by county in Illinois
| County | 1-Unit | 2-Unit | 4-Unit | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| DuPage County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Lake County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Will County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Kane County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| McHenry County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Winnebago County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Madison County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| St. Clair County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Champaign County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Sangamon County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Peoria County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| McLean County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Rock Island County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Tazewell County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Kendall County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| LaSalle County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Macon County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| DeKalb County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Vermilion County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Williamson County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Kankakee County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Adams County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Boone County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Whiteside County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Coles County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Ogle County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Knox County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Henry County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Macoupin County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
Illinois's median home price is roughly $270,000. With $0 down and no PMI, an example VA payment near that price is about $2,317/month including the financed funding fee, taxes, and insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the VA loan limit in Illinois for 2026?
- With full entitlement, none. For partial entitlement, most Illinois counties use the $832,750 conforming baseline; high-cost counties go up to $1,249,125.
- Do VA loans in Illinois require a down payment or PMI?
- No. Eligible borrowers can buy with $0 down, and VA loans never charge monthly mortgage insurance.