The 2026 FHA loan limit in Leelanau County, Michigan 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.
$435,000median 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 Leelanau 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
- Michigan FHA limits by countyall counties
- USDA income limits, Leelanau County0% down rural loans
- Leelanau County property tax0.68% effective
- Conforming loan limit$832,750
- Mortgage rates in Michiganthis 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 Michigan
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Detroit pop. 638,530
- Grand Rapids pop. 198,535
- Warren pop. 137,928
- Sterling Heights pop. 133,573
- Ann Arbor pop. 122,036
- Lansing pop. 113,023
- Dearborn pop. 107,423
- Livonia pop. 93,851
- Troy pop. 87,898
- Westland pop. 83,633
- Wayne County pop. 1,772,259
- Oakland County pop. 1,279,825
- Macomb County pop. 879,853
- Kent County pop. 663,150
- Genesee County pop. 403,305
- Washtenaw County pop. 369,822
- Ottawa County pop. 301,203
- Ingham County pop. 283,913
- Kalamazoo County pop. 262,375
- Livingston County pop. 195,833
Frequently asked questions
What is the FHA loan limit in Leelanau County for 2026?
The 2026 FHA loan limit in Leelanau County, Michigan 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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.