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FHA Loan Limits in Cascade County, Montana (2026)

From Cascade County, FHA buyers in Cascade County can finance a one-unit home up to $541,287 with 3.5% down in 2026. That matches the national FHA floor used across most of the Mountain West.

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 Cascade County to the edges of Cascade County, the figures above govern FHA borrowing; buyers here frequently compare them with nearby Yellowstone and Gallatin Counties.

What can you buy with FHA in Cascade County?

An FHA buyer near Cascade County faces an estimated $472,000 median, a $16,520 down payment, and — after Montana's 0.74% property tax — a monthly cost around $3,470. That suits household income of roughly $134,000, above Montana's $66,341 median household income, so budget carefully.

FHA payment scenarios in Cascade County

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

Purchase PriceDown (3.5%)Est. Monthly Payment
Entry-level — $340,000$11,900$2,532
Local median — $472,000$16,520$3,470
At the FHA limit — $541,287$18,945$3,962

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

First-time buyers make up much of FHA activity in Cascade County and across Cascade County, drawn by the 3.5% down payment, 580 minimum score, and the option to use gift funds toward the $16,520 needed on a median Cascade County home.

Multi-unit FHA limits in Cascade County

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

For Cascade County households near Cascade County (the Mountain West median income $66,341), 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 Cascade County for 2026?
In Cascade County (Cascade 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 Cascade County with FHA?
For a median-priced ($472,000) Cascade County home, plan on income around $134,000 at a 31% housing ratio — about $3,470/month including taxes, insurance, and MIP.
How much is the FHA down payment in Cascade County?
3.5% with a 580+ score — roughly $16,520 on a $472,000 Cascade County-area home. Gift funds are allowed.
Is Cascade County a high-cost FHA area?
No — Cascade County uses the $541,287 national floor for one unit.

FHA loan limits near Cascade County