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FHA loans in Littleton, CO

Quick answer

The 2026 FHA loan limit in Littleton, CO (Arapahoe County) is $862,500 for a single-family home, enough for a purchase price up to about $893,000 with 3.5% down. On the $596,700 median home value, that down payment is about $20,885 and the estimated payment is $4,683/month at 7.18%, which needs roughly $201,000 a year in income.

By Purchase Mortgage Loan Editorial Team Checked against official sources per our editorial standardsData last updated

Median household income: $96,611; value-to-income ratio 6.18. Littleton ranks 24 by home value and 21 by population among 70 places in our CO dataset.

What does an FHA loan cost on a typical Littleton home?

ItemLittleton
Median home value (Census ACS)$596,700
Colorado median home value$502,200
Down payment (3.5%)$20,885
Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP$585,892
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$4,683
Income needed (28% / 36%)$201,000 / $157,000
Arapahoe County 2026 FHA limit (1 unit)$862,500
Max purchase price at the limit$893,000

Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.

Payment includes Colorado's 0.49% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $2,492/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.

What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Littleton?

Littleton is in Arapahoe County, a designated high-cost area, where HUD's 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $862,500. With the minimum 3.5% down, that caps the purchase price at about $893,000; above that you'd need a bigger down payment or a conventional loan (conforming limit $862,500).

The Littleton median home value of $596,700 is 19% above the Colorado median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Littleton buyers use?

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FHA loan FAQs for Littleton

Littleton is in Arapahoe County, where HUD's 2026 FHA limit for a one-unit home is $862,500. With 3.5% down, that supports a purchase price up to about $893,000.

3.5% of $596,700 is about $20,885 with a 580+ credit score (10%, or $59,670, with a 500–579 score), plus closing costs.

At the $596,700 median value (above the Colorado median of $502,200), the estimated payment of $4,683/month at 7.18% needs about $201,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $157,000 if your total debts stay under 36%.

0 city-level, 0 county-level and 2 statewide programs are verified for this city (2 total). Check each official administrator's eligibility rules and available funds.

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.