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FHA Loan Limits in Hawaii County, Hawaii (2026)

In Hawaii County — anchored by Hawaii County — the 2026 FHA loan limit for a single-family home is $1,249,125. As a high-cost county, that ceiling runs above the $541,287 national floor.

Property Type2026 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

Every community in Hawaii County — Hawaii County — shares the same 2026 FHA limits shown above, which differ from those in adjacent Honolulu and Maui Counties.

Affording a home in Hawaii County & Hawaii County

Homes around Hawaii County carry an estimated local median near $560,000, so an FHA buyer in Hawaii County puts down about $19,600 (3.5%). With Hawaii's 0.29% effective property-tax rate, the all-in payment runs near $3,885 a month — comfortable on household income around $150,000, above Hawaii's $94,814 median household income, so budget carefully.

FHA payment scenarios in Hawaii County

Here is what an FHA payment looks like at three Hawaii County budgets, all with 3.5% down at a 6.25% example rate:

Purchase PriceDown (3.5%)Est. Monthly Payment
Entry-level — $403,000$14,105$2,829
Local median — $560,000$19,600$3,885
At the FHA limit — $1,249,125$43,719$8,523

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

Buyers across Hawaii County pair FHA with local down-payment assistance to keep upfront cash low — often turning the $19,600 down payment near Hawaii County into little out of pocket.

Multi-unit FHA limits in Hawaii County

Looking at a duplex or fourplex near Hawaii County? FHA allows up to $1,599,225 on two units and $2,402,475 on four in Hawaii County, with the same low 3.5% down for owner-occupants.

Across Hawaii County and the rest of Hawaii County (the Pacific, median income ~$94,814), FHA remains the most flexible path to a first home — gift funds and assistance can cover the down payment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FHA loan limit in Hawaii County for 2026?
In Hawaii County (Hawaii County), the 2026 FHA limit is $1,249,125 for one unit, $1,599,225 for a duplex, $1,933,200 for a triplex, and $2,402,475 for a fourplex.
What income do I need to buy in Hawaii County with FHA?
For a median-priced ($560,000) Hawaii County home, plan on income around $150,000 at a 31% housing ratio — about $3,885/month including taxes, insurance, and MIP.
How much is the FHA down payment in Hawaii County?
3.5% with a 580+ score — roughly $19,600 on a $560,000 Hawaii County-area home. Gift funds are allowed.
Is Hawaii County a high-cost FHA area?
Yes — Hawaii County's $1,249,125 one-unit limit tops the $541,287 national floor.

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