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FHA loans in Vero Beach South, FL

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The 2026 FHA loan limit in Vero Beach South, FL (Indian River County) is $541,287 for a single-family home, enough for a purchase price up to about $560,000 with 3.5% down. On the $295,500 median home value, that down payment is about $10,343 and the estimated payment is $2,521/month at 7.18%, which needs roughly $109,000 a year in income.

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

Median household income: $71,675; value-to-income ratio 4.12. Vero Beach South ranks 205 by home value and 142 by population among 343 places in our FL dataset.

What does an FHA loan cost on a typical Vero Beach South home?

ItemVero Beach South
Median home value (Census ACS)$295,500
Florida median home value$325,000
Down payment (3.5%)$10,343
Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP$290,148
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$2,521
Income needed (28% / 36%)$109,000 / $85,000
Indian River County 2026 FHA limit (1 unit)$541,287
Max purchase price at the limit$560,000

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

Payment includes Florida's 0.79% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $2,779/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.

What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Vero Beach South?

Vero Beach South is in Indian River County where HUD's 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $541,287. With the minimum 3.5% down, that caps the purchase price at about $560,000; above that you'd need a bigger down payment or a conventional loan (conforming limit $832,750).

The Vero Beach South median home value of $295,500 is 9% below the Florida median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Vero Beach South buyers use?

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FHA loan FAQs for Vero Beach South

Vero Beach South is in Indian River County, where HUD's 2026 FHA limit for a one-unit home is $541,287. With 3.5% down, that supports a purchase price up to about $560,000.

3.5% of $295,500 is about $10,343 with a 580+ credit score (10%, or $29,550, with a 500–579 score), plus closing costs.

At the $295,500 median value (below the Florida median of $325,000), the estimated payment of $2,521/month at 7.18% needs about $109,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $85,000 if your total debts stay under 36%.

0 city-level, 0 county-level and 1 statewide programs are verified for this city (1 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.