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Calvert County, MD loan limits (2026)

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The 2026 conforming loan limit in Calvert County, MD is $1,209,750 for a single-family home; the FHA limit is $541,287. With 3.5% down, that FHA limit supports a purchase price up to about $560,000. Loans above $1,209,750 are jumbo loans with stricter requirements. Limits come from FHFA and HUD.

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

Calvert County is a designated high-cost area, so both its conforming and FHA limits sit above the national baseline. The Census Bureau puts the median owner-occupied home value at $440,200, within the conforming limit, though higher-priced homes may exceed FHA's cap. Limits apply to the county where the home is located, not where you live now.

What are the 2026 loan limits for 1–4 unit homes in Calvert County?

PropertyConforming (FHFA)FHA (HUD)
1 unit$1,209,750$541,287
2 units$1,548,975$693,050
3 units$1,872,225$837,700
4 units$2,326,875$1,041,125

What do these limits mean for buyers?

  • FHA: HUD will insure a base loan up to $541,287 here, so with 3.5% down the most you can pay is about $560,000. Above that, you'd need a larger down payment.
  • Conventional: loans up to $1,209,750 get standard Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac pricing with as little as 3% down for eligible buyers.
  • Jumbo: a loan above $1,209,750 is a jumbo loan — usually 700+ credit and 10%–20% down. With 20% down, that starts at roughly $1,512,000.
  • Metro area: HUD sets FHA limits for Calvert County as part of the LEXINGTON PARK, MD area.

Can I get down payment assistance in Calvert County?

Nearby counties

St. Mary's County — FHA $541,287Talbot County — FHA $541,287Charles County — FHA $1,249,125Dorchester County — FHA $541,287Prince George's County — FHA $1,249,125Anne Arundel County — FHA $747,500Queen Anne's County — FHA $747,500Caroline County — FHA $541,287

Frequently asked questions

$541,287 for a single-family home, per HUD's 2026 FHA forward mortgage limits.

$1,209,750 for a one-unit property, per FHFA.

When your loan amount exceeds $1,209,750. With 20% down, that's a purchase price above about $1,512,000.

With the minimum 3.5% down, about $560,000. A bigger down payment lets you buy above that.

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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