FHA FHA Rate Guide Join Program
standard (floor) area

FHA Loan Limits in Kennebec County, Maine (2026)

Kennebec County and the rest of Kennebec County, Maine fall under a 2026 one-unit FHA limit of $541,287. That matches the national FHA floor used across most of New England.

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 Kennebec County to the edges of Kennebec County, the figures above govern FHA borrowing; buyers here frequently compare them with nearby Cumberland and York Counties.

How much home can you afford in Kennebec County?

Homes around Kennebec County carry an estimated local median near $365,000, so an FHA buyer in Kennebec County puts down about $12,775 (3.5%). With Maine's 1.24% effective property-tax rate, the all-in payment runs near $2,862 a month — comfortable on household income around $111,000, above Maine's $71,773 median household income, so budget carefully.

FHA payment scenarios in Kennebec County

Whether you are buying in Kennebec County or a smaller Kennebec County community, here is how an FHA payment scales by price (3.5% down, 6.25% sample rate):

Purchase PriceDown (3.5%)Est. Monthly Payment
Entry-level — $263,000$9,205$2,095
Local median — $365,000$12,775$2,862
At the FHA limit — $541,287$18,945$4,188

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

First-time buyers make up much of FHA activity in Kennebec County and across Kennebec County, drawn by the 3.5% down payment, 580 minimum score, and the option to use gift funds toward the $12,775 needed on a median Kennebec County home.

Multi-unit FHA limits in Kennebec County

Investors and house-hackers in Kennebec County and across Kennebec County can finance 2-4 unit homes with FHA at just 3.5% down: $692,997 for a duplex, $837,720 for a triplex, and $1,041,072 for a fourplex.

For Kennebec County households near Kennebec County (New England median income $71,773), FHA's lenient credit and low down payment make buying realistic; many pair it with local down-payment assistance.

Never Miss an FHA Rate Change

Rates move daily and FHA rules change often. We will tell you the moment something shifts.

Free to join. Msg & data rates may apply; reply STOP to opt out. See our Terms & Privacy Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FHA loan limit in Kennebec County for 2026?
In Kennebec County (Kennebec 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 Kennebec County with FHA?
For a median-priced ($365,000) Kennebec County home, plan on income around $111,000 at a 31% housing ratio — about $2,862/month including taxes, insurance, and MIP.
How much is the FHA down payment in Kennebec County?
3.5% with a 580+ score — roughly $12,775 on a $365,000 Kennebec County-area home. Gift funds are allowed.
Is Kennebec County a high-cost FHA area?
No — Kennebec County uses the $541,287 national floor for one unit.

FHA loan limits near Kennebec County