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FHA loans in Covington, LA

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The 2026 FHA loan limit in Covington, LA (St. Tammany Parish) is $541,287 for a single-family home, enough for a purchase price up to about $560,000 with 3.5% down. On the $292,500 median home value, that down payment is about $10,238 and the estimated payment is $2,461/month at 7.18%, which needs roughly $106,000 a year in income.

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

Median household income: $73,809; value-to-income ratio 3.96. Covington ranks 10 by home value and 46 by population among 57 places in our LA dataset.

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

ItemCovington
Median home value (Census ACS)$292,500
Louisiana median home value$208,700
Down payment (3.5%)$10,238
Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP$287,202
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$2,461
Income needed (28% / 36%)$106,000 / $83,000
St. Tammany Parish 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 Louisiana's 0.55% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $3,027/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.

What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Covington?

Covington is in St. Tammany Parish 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 Covington median home value of $292,500 is 40% above the Louisiana median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Covington buyers use?

No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.

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FHA loan FAQs for Covington

Covington is in St. Tammany Parish, 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 $292,500 is about $10,238 with a 580+ credit score (10%, or $29,250, with a 500–579 score), plus closing costs.

At the $292,500 median value (above the Louisiana median of $208,700), the estimated payment of $2,461/month at 7.18% needs about $106,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $83,000 if your total debts stay under 36%.

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

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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