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First-time home buyer programs in Washington, UT

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First-time buyers in Washington, UT can use 3%-down conventional loans (up to the $832,750 Washington County conforming limit), 3.5%-down FHA, or VA and USDA where eligible. On the $511,100 median home, 3% down is about $15,333 and the estimated payment is $3,883/month at 7.18%.

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

Median household income: $94,015; value-to-income ratio 5.44. Washington ranks 23 by home value and 36 by population among 66 places in our UT dataset.

What does a first-time buyer loan cost on a typical Washington home?

ItemWashington
Median home value (Census ACS)$511,100
Utah median home value$455,000
Down payment (3%)$15,333
Loan amount$495,767
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$3,883
Income needed (28% / 36%)$167,000 / $130,000
Washington County 2026 conforming limit (1 unit)$832,750
Max purchase price at the limit$858,000

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

Payment includes Utah's 0.53% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,107/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and an estimated 0.5% PMI.

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Washington?

Washington is in Washington County. Conventional 3%-down loans go up to the $832,750 conforming limit (price ≈ $858,000); FHA loans go up to $607,200.

The Washington median home value of $511,100 is 12% above the Utah median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Washington 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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First-time buyer loan FAQs for Washington

On the $511,100 median: 3% conventional ≈ $15,333, 3.5% FHA ≈ $17,889, and 0% for eligible VA or USDA buyers. Conventional loans above $832,750 in Washington County become jumbo loans.

At the $511,100 median value (above the Utah median of $455,000), the estimated payment of $3,883/month at 7.18% needs about $167,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $130,000 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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