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FHA Loan Limits in Washington County, Arkansas (2026)

Washington County and the rest of Washington County, Arkansas fall under a 2026 one-unit FHA limit of $541,287. That matches the national FHA floor used across most of the South.

Property Type2026 FHA Loan Limit
One-unit (single family)$541,287
Two-unit (duplex)$692,997
Three-unit (triplex)$837,720
Four-unit (fourplex)$1,041,072

From Washington County to the edges of Washington County, the figures above govern FHA borrowing; buyers here frequently compare them with nearby Pulaski and Benton Counties.

How much home can you afford in Washington County?

Homes around Washington County carry an estimated local median near $330,000, so an FHA buyer in Washington County puts down about $11,550 (3.5%). With Arkansas's 0.62% effective property-tax rate, the all-in payment runs near $2,428 a month — comfortable on household income around $94,000, above Arkansas's $56,335 median household income, so budget carefully.

FHA payment scenarios in Washington County

FHA payments across Washington County price points — from entry homes near Washington County to the county's FHA limit (3.5% down, 6.25% sample rate):

Purchase PriceDown (3.5%)Est. Monthly Payment
Entry-level — $238,000$8,330$1,784
Local median — $330,000$11,550$2,428
At the FHA limit — $541,287$18,945$3,908

Estimates include FHA MIP plus Arkansas property taxes and insurance. Rates move daily near Washington County too — get notified.

First-time buyers make up much of FHA activity in Washington County and across Washington County, drawn by the 3.5% down payment, 580 minimum score, and the option to use gift funds toward the $11,550 needed on a median Washington County home.

Multi-unit FHA limits in Washington County

Washington County's 2026 multi-unit FHA limits reach $692,997 (duplex), $837,720 (triplex), and $1,041,072 (fourplex) — so a buyer in Washington County can live in one unit and rent the rest to offset the mortgage.

For Washington County households near Washington County (the South median income $56,335), FHA's lenient credit and low down payment make buying realistic; many pair it with local down-payment assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FHA loan limit in Washington County for 2026?
In Washington County (Washington County), the 2026 FHA limit is $541,287 for one unit, $692,997 for a duplex, $837,720 for a triplex, and $1,041,072 for a fourplex.
What income do I need to buy in Washington County with FHA?
For a median-priced ($330,000) Washington County home, plan on income around $94,000 at a 31% housing ratio — about $2,428/month including taxes, insurance, and MIP.
How much is the FHA down payment in Washington County?
3.5% with a 580+ score — roughly $11,550 on a $330,000 Washington County-area home. Gift funds are allowed.
Is Washington County a high-cost FHA area?
No — Washington County uses the $541,287 national floor for one unit.

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