VA Loan Limits in Louisiana (2026)
For 2026, the VA county loan limit for most Louisiana counties is $832,750 for a single-family home — but only for veterans with partial entitlement. Louisiana has no high-cost counties, so the baseline applies statewide.
With full VA entitlement, there is no loan limit in Louisiana — eligible veterans buy at any price a lender approves with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance.
VA loan limits by county in Louisiana
| County | 1-Unit | 2-Unit | 4-Unit | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Jefferson County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Orleans County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| St. Tammany County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Lafayette County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Caddo County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Calcasieu County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Ouachita County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Livingston County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Rapides County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Bossier County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Tangipahoa County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Ascension County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Terrebonne County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| St. Landry County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Lafourche County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Iberia County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| St. Charles County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Vermilion County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Acadia County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| St. Martin County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Natchitoches County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Webster County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
| Vernon County | $832,750 | $1,066,150 | $1,601,650 | Baseline |
Louisiana's median home price is roughly $225,000. With $0 down and no PMI, an example VA payment near that price is about $1,637/month including the financed funding fee, taxes, and insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the VA loan limit in Louisiana for 2026?
- With full entitlement, none. For partial entitlement, most Louisiana counties use the $832,750 conforming baseline; high-cost counties go up to $1,249,125.
- Do VA loans in Louisiana require a down payment or PMI?
- No. Eligible borrowers can buy with $0 down, and VA loans never charge monthly mortgage insurance.