VA Loan Limits in Iowa (2026)
For 2026, the VA county loan limit for most Iowa counties is $832,750 for a single-family home — but only for veterans with partial entitlement. Iowa has no high-cost counties, so the baseline applies statewide.
With full VA entitlement, there is no loan limit in Iowa — eligible veterans buy at any price a lender approves with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance.
VA loan limits by county in Iowa
| County | 1-Unit | 2-Unit | 4-Unit | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Johnson County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Black Hawk County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Woodbury County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Dubuque County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Story County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Dallas County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Pottawattamie County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Cerro Gordo County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Clinton County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Muscatine County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Marshall County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Warren County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Des Moines County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Webster County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Lee County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Wapello County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Sioux County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Jasper County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Marion County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Bremer County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Boone County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Clay County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Buena Vista County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Henry County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Jackson County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Carroll County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Fayette County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Linn County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Scott County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
Iowa's median home price is roughly $225,000. With $0 down and no PMI, an example VA payment near that price is about $1,817/month including the financed funding fee, taxes, and insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the VA loan limit in Iowa for 2026?
- With full entitlement, none. For partial entitlement, most Iowa counties use the $832,750 conforming baseline; high-cost counties go up to $1,249,125.
- Do VA loans in Iowa require a down payment or PMI?
- No. Eligible borrowers can buy with $0 down, and VA loans never charge monthly mortgage insurance.