The 2026 FHA loan limit in Bedford County, Pennsylvania is $541,287 for a one-unit home ($693,050 two-unit, $837,700 three-unit, $1,041,125 four-unit). With 3.5% down, that supports a purchase price of about $560,919.
$150,000median sale price HUD used
2026 limits by property size
| Units | FHA limit | Conforming / VA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 unit | $541,287 | $832,750 |
| 2 units | $693,050 | $1,066,250 |
| 3 units | $837,700 | $1,288,800 |
| 4 units | $1,041,125 | $1,601,750 |
vs national floor and ceiling
HUD sets FHA limits at 115% of the area median sale price, kept between the floor and the ceiling.
What an FHA loan costs here
| Home price | 3.5% down | Loan | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $7,000 | $193,000 | $1,336 |
| $300,000 | $10,500 | $289,500 | $2,004 |
| $400,000 | $14,000 | $386,000 | $2,673 |
| $560,919 | $19,632 | $541,287 | $3,748 |
Add the FHA upfront premium (1.75%), annual MIP, property tax and insurance.
VA loans in Bedford County
Veterans with full VA entitlement have no VA loan limit. Lenders size the loan by income and appraisal, not by county. With reduced entitlement (for example, an active VA loan), the 2026 county limit of $832,750 (the FHFA conforming limit) sets how much you can borrow with no down payment.
Related
- Pennsylvania FHA limits by countyall counties
- USDA income limits, Bedford County0% down rural loans
- Bedford County property tax0.81% effective
- Conforming loan limit$832,750
- Mortgage rates in Pennsylvaniathis week
Sources: HUD FHA forward mortgage limits CY2026 (CHUMS file, case numbers assigned on or after Jan 1, 2026); FHFA 2026 conforming loan limits; Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average 7.40% (week of 2026-10-15) for payment examples, which cover principal and interest only, before FHA mortgage insurance, taxes and insurance. Not lending advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Pennsylvania
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Philadelphia pop. 1,579,706
- Pittsburgh pop. 304,759
- Allentown pop. 125,976
- Reading pop. 95,242
- Erie pop. 93,850
- Bethlehem pop. 77,956
- Scranton pop. 76,033
- Lancaster pop. 57,719
- Levittown pop. 50,926
- Harrisburg pop. 50,287
- Philadelphia County pop. 1,579,706
- Allegheny County pop. 1,238,177
- Montgomery County pop. 867,573
- Bucks County pop. 647,461
- Delaware County pop. 579,222
- Lancaster County pop. 557,931
- Chester County pop. 547,840
- York County pop. 462,924
- Berks County pop. 433,015
- Lehigh County pop. 378,792
Frequently asked questions
What is the FHA loan limit in Bedford County for 2026?
The 2026 FHA loan limit in Bedford County, Pennsylvania is $541,287 for a one-unit home ($693,050 two-unit, $837,700 three-unit, $1,041,125 four-unit). With 3.5% down, that supports a purchase price of about $560,919.
What is the max FHA loan for a duplex in Bedford County?
$693,050 for a two-unit property in 2026. A triplex is $837,700 and a fourplex is $1,041,125.
What is the VA loan limit in Bedford County?
No limit with full entitlement. With reduced entitlement, the 2026 county limit is $832,750.
How much down payment do I need for an FHA loan?
3.5% with a credit score of 580 or higher, or 10% with a score of 500–579.