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FHA loans in Roanoke, VA

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The 2026 FHA loan limit in Roanoke, VA (Roanoke city) is $541,287 for a single-family home, enough for a purchase price up to about $560,000 with 3.5% down. On the $180,500 median home value, that down payment is about $6,318 and the estimated payment is $1,521/month at 7.18%, which needs roughly $66,000 a year in income.

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

Median household income: $52,671; value-to-income ratio 3.43. Roanoke ranks 124 by home value and 9 by population among 129 places in our VA dataset.

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

ItemRoanoke
Median home value (Census ACS)$180,500
Virginia median home value$360,700
Down payment (3.5%)$6,318
Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP$177,231
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$1,521
Income needed (28% / 36%)$66,000 / $51,000
Roanoke city 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 Virginia's 0.74% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,537/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.

What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Roanoke?

Roanoke is in Roanoke city 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 Roanoke median home value of $180,500 is 50% below the Virginia median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Roanoke 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 Roanoke

Roanoke is in Roanoke city, 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 $180,500 is about $6,318 with a 580+ credit score (10%, or $18,050, with a 500–579 score), plus closing costs.

At the $180,500 median value (below the Virginia median of $360,700), the estimated payment of $1,521/month at 7.18% needs about $66,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $51,000 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.

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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.