Hillsborough County, FL (33559) 2024 FHA Loan Limits
FHA Loan Limits
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Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans are federally insured mortgages.
In Hillsborough County, loan amounts may not exceed the limits above.
Local Loan Limits — Hillsborough County, FL
FHA and conventional Loan limits vary based on the number of living-units on the property. FHA loans are only allowed on 1 to 4 living-unit properties. These 1 to 4 unit properties can be purchased with an FHA loan as long as the owner occupies one of the unit. Properties with over 4 units are considered commercial and do not quality for FHA or conventional loans.
Loan Limit Summary
Limits for FHA Loans in Hillsborough County, Florida range from $498,257 for 1 living-unit homes to $958,350 for 4 living-units. Conventional Loan Limits in Hillsborough County are $766,550 for 1 living-unit homes to $1,474,400 for 4 living-units. The 2024 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) limits in Hillsborough County is $1,149,825. HECM limit does not depend on the size of the home.
What are Conventional Loans?
Conventional loans (also called "conforming") are loans that conform to the requirements set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy home loans from lenders to provide liquidity. This allows lenders to continue lending to home buyers. Otherwise, banks might not have enough money on hand continue lending. Fannie and Freddie set strict standards for the types of loans they will buy.
Hillsborough County has standard limits which means loan limits are equal to the 2024 national floor.
FHA Home Appraisal in Hillsborough County
To see if a home qualifies for an FHA loan, the property must be appraised by an approved FHA appraiser. Find FHA-approved appraisers in Hillsborough County. If you need a home inspector, click here to find FHA-approved inspectors in Hillsborough County. You can also save time by looking for FHA Condos that have already been approved.
VA Loan Limits in Hillsborough County
VA Loans are similar to FHA Loans in that it allows you to buy a home with very little money down. However VA Loans are only available to veterans of the Armed Forces. With VA loans the Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees the loan on the veteran's behalf. The maximum the VA will guarantee is set to the same amount as the single-family Fannie/Freddie Loan Limit. So the Hillsborough County, FL 2024 VA Loan Limit is $766,550
Learn more about VA Loans and how to qualify »
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How to qualify for an FHA Loan in Hillsborough County, Florida?
The minimum loan amount in Hillsborough County is $5,000 dollars and may go up to $958,350 depending on home size and loan type. In order to qualify for an FHA loan, you must be planning to live in the home. Although a loan can include some renovation costs, FHA loans cannot be used for real estate investments in Hillsborough County.
Additionally, your loan amount cannot exceed the value of home you are purchasing. Learn more about FHA Loan Requirements.
Cities and ZIP Codes in Hillsborough County
The FHA Limits, VA Loan Limits, HECM Loan Limits, and Conforming Loan Limits listed on this page apply to Hillsborough County, Florida which includes the following cities: Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Seffner, Odessa, Plant City, Lutz, Sun City Center, Lithia, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Dover, Gibsonton, Wimauma, Thonotosassa, Sydney, Mango, Durant, Balm, and Sun City.
Hillsborough County loan limits also apply to the following ZIP codes: 33647, 33511, 33614, 33615, 33617, 33624, 33610, 33612, 33594, 33604, 33619, 33578, 33611, 33626, 33510, 33569, 33596, 33618, 33625, 33629, 33613, 33584, 33607, 33556, 33563, 33558, 33573, 33579, 33634, 33547, 33566, 33603, 33549, 33605, 33570, 33609, 33565, 33635, 33572, 33606, 33637, 33527, 33559, 33616, 33534, 33598, 33602, 33567, 33592, 33548, 33568, 33509, 33687, 33575, 33621, 33684, 33583, 33685, 33682, 33595, 33688, 33587, 33680, 33646, 33564, 33674, 33679, 33550, 33681, 33675, 33623, 33694, 33530, 33503, 33571, 33622, 33601, 33677, 33608, 33673, 33620, 33630, 33633, 33631, 33672, 33586, 33661, 33686, 33660, 33508, 33689, and 33655.
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Data sourced from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD.GOV). If you notice an error on this page, please contact us.
