Median household income: $79,903; value-to-income ratio 7.70. Bozeman ranks 1 by home value and 4 by population among 11 places in our MT dataset.
What does a VA loan cost on a typical Bozeman home?
| Item | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $614,900 |
| Montana median home value | $338,100 |
| Down payment (0%) | $0 |
| Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee | $628,120 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $4,787 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $206,000 / $160,000 |
| Gallatin County 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement | $832,750 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Montana's 0.75% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,768/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.
What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Bozeman?
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 Gallatin County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $718,750 for comparison.
The Bozeman median home value of $614,900 is 82% above the Montana median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Bozeman buyers use?
- Bond Advantage Down Payment Assistance — Up to 5% of sales price, maximum $15,000; second_mortgage; state-level. Montana Board of Housing · Verified October 23, 2026
- MBOH Plus 0% Deferred Down Payment Assistance — Up to 5% of sales price, maximum $15,000; deferred; state-level. Montana Board of Housing · Verified October 23, 2026
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VA loan FAQs for Bozeman
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- VA — Funding fee and closing costs
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- Montana Board of Housing — Bond Advantage Down Payment Assistance
- Montana Board of Housing — MBOH Plus 0% Deferred Down Payment Assistance
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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