Yolo County Mortgage Loan Limits & Programs
2026 FHA and conforming loan limits for Yolo County, plus the loan programs available across 1 cities we serve.
2026 FHA limit (1-unit)
$764,750
2026 conforming limit (1-unit)
$832,750
Jumbo starts above
$832,750
2026 Loan Limits in Yolo County
The FHA loan limit for a single-family home in Yolo County is $764,750 for 2026, and the conforming limit is $832,750. Anything above the conforming figure is a jumbo loan.
Those two numbers are not always the same. HUD sets FHA limits between a national floor of $541,287 and a ceiling of $1,249,125, based on local median prices. The FHFA sets conforming limits with a baseline of $832,750 and the same $1,249,125 ceiling. In lower-cost counties the FHA limit sits below the conforming baseline, which is why a borrower there can sometimes finance more with a conventional loan than with FHA.
Cities We Serve in Yolo County
Davis.
Loan Programs Available in Yolo County
Our recommended broker works with 20+ wholesale lenders across 35 programs. These are the most requested in Yolo County:
Yolo County Mortgage FAQs
What is the FHA loan limit in Yolo County for 2026?
The 2026 FHA loan limit for a single-family home in Yolo County is $764,750. That figure is above the national floor but below the ceiling. FHA limits are set annually by HUD and apply to case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2026.
What is the conforming loan limit in Yolo County?
The 2026 conforming loan limit for a one-unit property in Yolo County is $832,750 β the $832,750 baseline, because Yolo County median prices do not push it higher. Loans above that amount are jumbo and follow different guidelines.
When does a Yolo County mortgage become a jumbo loan?
Any loan above $832,750 on a single-family home in Yolo County is a jumbo loan. Jumbo financing typically asks for a larger down payment, higher reserves and a stronger credit profile than a conforming loan.
Which cities does this cover in Yolo County?
We work throughout Yolo County, including Davis. Our recommended broker is licensed statewide in California.
Do loan limits change every year?
Yes. The FHFA and HUD reset limits each November for the following calendar year. For 2026 the national baseline conforming limit rose to $832,750 and the high-cost ceiling to $1,249,125.
Where can I get an FHA loan in Yolo County?
FHA loans are available throughout Yolo County from any FHA-approved lender or broker. The 2026 FHA limit here is $764,750 for a single-family home, and the minimum down payment is 3.5% with a credit score of 580 or above. Save Financial, Inc. (NMLS #377740) originates FHA loans across Yolo County from offices in Newport Beach and Marina del Rey. Call (888) 703-1840.
Where do I find the current loan limits for Yolo County?
The FHFA publishes conforming limits and HUD publishes FHA limits each November for the following calendar year. For 2026, Yolo County has an FHA limit of $764,750 and a conforming limit of $832,750. Anything above $832,750 in Yolo County is a jumbo loan. This page is updated when the agencies publish new figures.
Why is the FHA limit different from the conforming limit in Yolo County?
The FHA limit in Yolo County is $764,750 while the conforming limit is $832,750, because the two programs use different floors. HUD sets FHA limits from a national floor of $541,287 based on local median prices, while the FHFA applies a $832,750 baseline everywhere. In lower-cost counties that means a conventional loan can finance more than FHA.
When do California loan limits change?
Loan limits reset every January 1. The FHFA announces conforming limits in late November, and HUD follows with FHA limits that apply to case numbers assigned on or after January 1. For 2026 the baseline conforming limit rose to $832,750 and the high-cost ceiling to $1,249,125, up from $806,500 and $1,209,750 in 2025.
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