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FHA Loan Limits in Ohio (2026)

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

FHA loan limits by county in Ohio

County1-Unit2-Unit4-UnitTier
Franklin County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Cuyahoga County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Hamilton County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Montgomery County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Summit County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Lucas County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Stark County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Butler County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Lorain County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Mahoning County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Lake County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Warren County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Clermont County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Delaware County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Trumbull County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Medina County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Licking County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Greene County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Fairfield County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Wood County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Portage County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Clark County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Geauga County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Allen County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Richland County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Wayne County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Columbiana County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Tuscarawas County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Miami County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Ashtabula County$541,287$692,997$1,041,072Standard
Ohio's median home price is roughly $230,000. With 3.5% down, an example FHA payment near that price is about $1,820/month including MIP, taxes, and insurance.

Buying with an FHA loan in Ohio

FHA loans are popular with first-time buyers in Ohio 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 Ohio for 2026?
Most Ohio 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 Ohio?
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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