To qualify for a USDA guaranteed home loan in Clatsop County, Oregon, household income must be at or below $122,800 for 1–4 people or $162,100 for 5–8 people (FY2026).
$48,500Very 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 | $77,600 | $102,450 |
| Direct: very low | $48,500 | $64,050 |
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 Oregonevery county
- FHA limit, Clatsop County$563,500
- Clatsop County property tax0.69%
- 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 Oregon
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Portland pop. 641,165
- Eugene pop. 179,591
- Salem pop. 178,865
- Gresham pop. 112,378
- Hillsboro pop. 108,231
- Bend pop. 103,390
- Beaverton pop. 97,812
- Medford pop. 86,315
- Springfield pop. 61,499
- Corvallis pop. 59,960
- Multnomah County pop. 801,477
- Washington County pop. 603,947
- Clackamas County pop. 423,975
- Lane County pop. 384,207
- Marion County pop. 349,244
- Jackson County pop. 222,645
- Deschutes County pop. 206,334
- Linn County pop. 130,706
- Douglas County pop. 112,072
- Yamhill County pop. 108,734
Frequently asked questions
What is the USDA income limit in Clatsop County?
To qualify for a USDA guaranteed home loan in Clatsop County, Oregon, 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 Clatsop County eligible for USDA loans?
Not necessarily. Eligibility depends on the property address, and larger towns are often excluded. Check the USDA map.