VA Loan Limits in Montgomery County, Maryland (2026)
For 2026, the VA loan limit in Montgomery County is $1,249,125 for a single-family home — the cap that applies to veterans with partial entitlement. Montgomery County is a designated high-cost area.
| 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 |
VA affordability around Montgomery County
Montgomery County's median sits around $560,000. Because VA requires no down payment and no PMI, a Montgomery County-area buyer finances the price plus a ~$12,040 funding fee, landing near $4,138/month at a sample 6.25% rate — often less than renting.
$0-down VA payment scenarios in Montgomery County
Here is how a $0-down VA payment scales across Montgomery County price points (funding fee financed, no PMI, sample 6.25% rate):
| Purchase Price | Down | Est. Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level — $403,000 | $0 | $3,011 |
| Local median — $560,000 | $0 | $4,138 |
| Higher-end — $756,000 | $0 | $5,546 |
Estimates include the financed funding fee plus Maryland property taxes and insurance — but no monthly mortgage insurance, because VA loans never charge it. Rates move daily near Montgomery County too — get alerts.
VA multi-unit limits in Montgomery County
VA also finances 2-4 unit homes in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County for 2026?
- For veterans with partial entitlement, the 2026 VA limit in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
- Eligible veterans can buy with no down payment at all. On a median $560,000 Montgomery County home that is $0 down, with a one-time funding fee of about $12,040 that is usually financed into the loan.
- Does a VA loan have monthly mortgage insurance in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County a high-cost VA county?
- Yes — Montgomery County's partial-entitlement limit of $1,249,125 is above the $832,750 national baseline.