VA Loan Limits in Knox County, Tennessee (2026)
For 2026, the VA loan limit in Knox County is $832,750 for a single-family home — the cap that applies to veterans with partial entitlement. Most of the South uses this same 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 |
VA affordability around Knox County
With an estimated local median near $338,000, a veteran in Knox County can buy with $0 down — VA's signature benefit. The one-time funding fee of about $7,267 (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 $2,428/month.
$0-down VA payment scenarios in Knox County
What a zero-down VA payment looks like across Knox County budgets (no monthly mortgage insurance):
| Purchase Price | Down | Est. Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level — $243,000 | $0 | $1,779 |
| Local median — $338,000 | $0 | $2,428 |
| Higher-end — $456,000 | $0 | $3,236 |
Estimates include the financed funding fee plus Tennessee property taxes and insurance — but no monthly mortgage insurance, because VA loans never charge it. Rates move daily near Knox County too — get alerts.
VA multi-unit limits in Knox County
Knox County's 2026 VA multi-unit caps reach $1,066,150 (duplex), $1,288,800 (triplex), and $1,601,650 (fourplex). Live in one unit, rent the rest, and finance it all with $0 down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the VA loan limit in Knox County for 2026?
- For veterans with partial entitlement, the 2026 VA limit in Knox 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 Knox County?
- Eligible veterans can buy with no down payment at all. On a median $338,000 Knox County home that is $0 down, with a one-time funding fee of about $7,267 that is usually financed into the loan.
- Does a VA loan have monthly mortgage insurance in Knox 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 Knox County a high-cost VA county?
- No — Knox County uses the $832,750 national conforming baseline for partial entitlement.