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VA loans in Washington, DC

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Eligible veterans and service members in Washington, DC can buy with 0% down and no monthly mortgage insurance; with full entitlement there's no VA loan limit, and District of Columbia's $1,249,125 limit applies only to partial entitlement. On the $724,600 median home, the estimated payment is $5,491/month at 7.18% including the 2.15% first-use funding fee.

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

Median household income: $106,287; value-to-income ratio 6.82. Washington ranks 1 by home value and 1 by population among 1 places in our DC dataset.

What does a VA loan cost on a typical Washington home?

ItemWashington
Median home value (Census ACS)$724,600
District of Columbia median home value$724,600
Down payment (0%)$0
Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee$740,179
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$5,491
Income needed (28% / 36%)$236,000 / $184,000
District of Columbia 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement$1,249,125

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

Payment includes District of Columbia's 0.58% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,545/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.

What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Washington?

VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses District of Columbia's 2026 conforming limit of $1,249,125 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $1,249,125 for comparison.

The Washington median home value of $724,600 is 0% below the District of Columbia median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Washington buyers use?

VA loan FAQs for Washington

Not for borrowers with full entitlement. If you have an active VA loan or unrestored entitlement, District of Columbia's 2026 limit of $1,249,125 is used to calculate how much you can borrow with no down payment.

With 0% down on $724,600, a 2.15% first-use funding fee financed brings the loan to about $740,179; the estimated payment including District of Columbia taxes and insurance is $5,491/month. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating are generally exempt from the fee.

At the $724,600 median value (close to the District of Columbia median of $724,600), the estimated payment of $5,491/month at 7.18% needs about $236,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $184,000 if your total debts stay under 36%.

1 city-level, 0 county-level and 1 statewide programs are verified for this city (2 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.