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FHA loans in Plainfield, IL

Quick answer

The 2026 FHA loan limit in Plainfield, IL (Will 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 $398,000 median home value, that down payment is about $13,930 and the estimated payment is $3,634/month at 7.18%, which needs roughly $156,000 a year in income.

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

Median household income: $142,265; value-to-income ratio 2.80. Plainfield ranks 33 by home value and 32 by population among 224 places in our IL dataset.

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

ItemPlainfield
Median home value (Census ACS)$398,000
Illinois median home value$250,500
Down payment (3.5%)$13,930
Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP$390,791
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$3,634
Income needed (28% / 36%)$156,000 / $122,000
Will 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 Illinois's 2.07% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,480/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.

What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Plainfield?

Plainfield is in Will 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 Plainfield median home value of $398,000 is 59% above the Illinois median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Plainfield buyers use?

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FHA loan FAQs for Plainfield

Plainfield is in Will 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 $398,000 is about $13,930 with a 580+ credit score (10%, or $39,800, with a 500–579 score), plus closing costs.

At the $398,000 median value (above the Illinois median of $250,500), the estimated payment of $3,634/month at 7.18% needs about $156,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $122,000 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.