VA Loan Limits in Franklin County, Ohio (2026)
In Franklin County — anchored by Franklin County — the 2026 VA county loan limit is $832,750 for a single-family home. That matches the national conforming baseline used across most of the Midwest.
| Property Type | 2026 FHA Loan Limit |
|---|---|
| One-unit (single family) | $832,750 |
| Two-unit (duplex) | $1,066,150 |
| Three-unit (triplex) | $1,288,800 |
| Four-unit (fourplex) | $1,601,650 |
Buying in Franklin County with a VA loan
With an estimated local median near $275,000, a veteran in Franklin County can buy with $0 down — VA's signature benefit. The one-time funding fee of about $5,912 (2.15% first use) is usually financed in, and there is no monthly mortgage insurance. At an example 6.25% rate the all-in payment is roughly $2,197/month.
$0-down VA payment scenarios in Franklin County
Here is how a $0-down VA payment scales across Franklin County price points (funding fee financed, no PMI, sample 6.25% rate):
| Purchase Price | Down | Est. Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level — $198,000 | $0 | $1,614 |
| Local median — $275,000 | $0 | $2,197 |
| Higher-end — $371,000 | $0 | $2,923 |
Estimates include the financed funding fee plus Ohio property taxes and insurance — but no monthly mortgage insurance, because VA loans never charge it. Rates move daily near Franklin County too — get alerts.
VA multi-unit limits in Franklin County
VA also finances 2-4 unit homes in Franklin County with $0 down if you live in one unit — $1,066,150 for a duplex, $1,288,800 for a triplex, and $1,601,650 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 Franklin County for 2026?
- For veterans with partial entitlement, the 2026 VA limit in Franklin County is $832,750 (one unit), $1,066,150 (duplex), $1,288,800 (triplex), and $1,601,650 (fourplex). With full entitlement there is no limit.
- Do I really need $0 down to buy in Franklin County?
- Eligible veterans can buy with no down payment at all. On a median $275,000 Franklin County home that is $0 down, with a one-time funding fee of about $5,912 that is usually financed into the loan.
- Does a VA loan have monthly mortgage insurance in Franklin 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 Franklin County a high-cost VA county?
- No — Franklin County uses the $832,750 national conforming baseline for partial entitlement.