VA Loan Limits in Charleston County, South Carolina (2026)
From Charleston County, the 2026 VA county loan limit in Charleston County is $832,750 (one unit) for partial-entitlement borrowers. It is the national conforming baseline.
| 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 |
What can you buy with $0 down in Charleston County?
With an estimated local median near $560,000, a veteran in Charleston County can buy with $0 down — VA's signature benefit. The one-time funding fee of about $12,040 (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 $3,905/month.
$0-down VA payment scenarios in Charleston County
VA payments in Charleston County at three price points — all $0 down with the funding fee rolled in:
| Purchase Price | Down | Est. Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level — $403,000 | $0 | $2,843 |
| Local median — $560,000 | $0 | $3,905 |
| Higher-end — $756,000 | $0 | $5,231 |
Estimates include the financed funding fee plus South Carolina property taxes and insurance — but no monthly mortgage insurance, because VA loans never charge it. Rates move daily near Charleston County too — get alerts.
VA multi-unit limits in Charleston County
Thinking multi-unit near Charleston County? VA allows up to $1,066,150 on a duplex and $1,601,650 on a fourplex in Charleston County for partial-entitlement borrowers — and owner-occupants still put nothing down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the VA loan limit in Charleston County for 2026?
- For veterans with partial entitlement, the 2026 VA limit in Charleston 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 Charleston County?
- Eligible veterans can buy with no down payment at all. On a median $560,000 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston County a high-cost VA county?
- No — Charleston County uses the $832,750 national conforming baseline for partial entitlement.