To qualify for a USDA guaranteed home loan in Brooks County, Georgia, household income must be at or below $122,800 for 1–4 people or $162,100 for 5–8 people (FY2026).
$41,300Very low income, 1–4 people
Limits by household size
| Program | 1–4 people | 5–8 people |
|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed (moderate) | $122,800 | $162,100 |
| Direct: low income | $66,100 | $87,300 |
| Direct: very low | $41,300 | $54,550 |
For 9+ people, add 8% of the 4-person limit per extra person.
Am I under the limit?
A quick check of gross income against the guaranteed limit. Lenders subtract allowed deductions (e.g. $480 per child, childcare, elderly household) to get adjusted income.
Related
- USDA limits across Georgiaevery county
- FHA limit, Brooks County$541,287
- Brooks County property tax1.14%
- USDA property eligibility mapcheck an address
Source: USDA Rural Development, Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program income limits, FY2026 (PN 657, effective Jul 13, 2026). Limits apply to adjusted household income (all adult members). The property must also be in a USDA-eligible rural area. Check the address on the USDA eligibility site. Not lending advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Georgia
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Atlanta pop. 505,268
- Columbus pop. 203,711
- Augusta-Richmond County pop. 201,528
- Macon-Bibb County pop. 156,578
- Savannah pop. 147,898
- Athens-Clarke County pop. 127,345
- South Fulton pop. 110,471
- Sandy Springs pop. 107,087
- Roswell pop. 92,621
- Warner Robins pop. 82,990
- Fulton County pop. 1,076,561
- Gwinnett County pop. 979,864
- Cobb County pop. 775,208
- DeKalb County pop. 765,351
- Chatham County pop. 300,879
- Clayton County pop. 298,924
- Cherokee County pop. 281,032
- Forsyth County pop. 267,287
- Henry County pop. 249,960
- Hall County pop. 212,705
Frequently asked questions
What is the USDA income limit in Brooks County?
To qualify for a USDA guaranteed home loan in Brooks County, Georgia, household income must be at or below $122,800 for 1–4 people or $162,100 for 5–8 people (FY2026).
Does a USDA loan require a down payment?
No. USDA guaranteed loans finance up to 100% of the appraised value, with a 1% upfront fee and a 0.35% annual fee.
Does USDA count everyone's income?
Yes. Eligibility uses the income of all adult household members, even if they aren't on the loan, after allowed deductions.
Is all of Brooks County eligible for USDA loans?
Not necessarily. Eligibility depends on the property address, and larger towns are often excluded. Check the USDA map.