Goochland County, Virginia Loan Limits for 2026
The FHA loan limit in Goochland County is $707,250 for a one-unit home in 2026 (a high-cost area above the national floor), and the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750. Anything larger is a jumbo loan. HUD sets the FHA figure for the RICHMOND, VA area.
2026 limits by number of units
| Units | FHA limit | Conforming limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $707,250 | $832,750 |
| 2 | $905,400 | $1,066,250 |
| 3 | $1,094,450 | $1,288,800 |
| 4 | $1,360,100 | $1,601,750 |
FHA limits effective January 1, 2026 per HUD; conforming limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026 per FHFA. HUD's median price used to set the FHA limit here: $615,000.
What the limit means at the median price
The median Goochland County home is worth $483,700. With FHA's 3.5% minimum down payment, the largest FHA loan on that home would be $466,771, within the county limit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the FHA loan limit in Goochland County for 2026?
$707,250 for a single-family home, $905,400 for a duplex, $1,094,450 for a triplex and $1,360,100 for a fourplex, per HUD's county limits file (Mortgagee Letter 2025-23). Goochland County is a high-cost area, so its limit sits above the national floor of $541,287.
What is the conforming loan limit in Goochland County?
$832,750 for a one-unit home in 2026 ($1,066,250, $1,288,800 and $1,601,750 for 2, 3 and 4 units), per the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Loans above it are jumbo loans.
Does the limit cap the home price?
No. It caps the loan amount. A buyer can purchase a home above the limit by making a larger down payment so the mortgage stays within it.
Sources
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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General information, not lending advice. Lenders may set their own lower caps.
Goochland County overview