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FHA Loan Limits in Michigan (2026)

For 2026, the FHA loan limit in most Michigan counties is $541,287 for a single-family home. Michigan has no designated high-cost counties, so the national floor applies statewide.

FHA loan limits by county in Michigan

County1-Unit2-Unit4-UnitTier
Wayne County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Oakland County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Macomb County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Kent County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Genesee County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Washtenaw County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Ingham County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Ottawa County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Kalamazoo County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Saginaw County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Livingston County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Muskegon County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
St. Clair County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Jackson County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Berrien County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Monroe County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Calhoun County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Allegan County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Eaton County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Bay County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Lapeer County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Lenawee County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Grand Traverse County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Midland County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Shiawassee County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Clinton County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Cass County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Isabella County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Marquette County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Van Buren County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Michigan's median home price is roughly $245,000. With 3.5% down, an example FHA payment near that price is about $1,931/month including MIP, taxes, and insurance.

Buying with an FHA loan in Michigan

FHA loans are popular with first-time buyers in Michigan because they allow a 3.5% down payment, accept credit scores as low as 580, and have flexible debt-to-income guidelines. The county limits above cap how much you can borrow with FHA financing; above those amounts you would need a conventional or jumbo loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FHA loan limit in Michigan for 2026?
Most Michigan counties use the national FHA floor of $541,287 for a one-unit home.
What credit score do I need for an FHA loan in Michigan?
FHA allows a 3.5% down payment with a 580 credit score, or 10% down with scores between 500 and 579. Lenders may set higher minimums.

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