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Educational guide · NY

VA loans in New York.

New York VA loan context: how county conforming loan limit values apply here, and how the benefit works.

Educational guide only — New York

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2026 FHFA conforming loan limit — New York County, Kings County, Queens County, Bronx County, and Richmond County
$1,209,750
Above the baseline for this county
Down payment with full entitlement
$0
Subject to lender approval, ability to repay, and VA appraisal

Source: FHFA Full County Loan Limit List for 2026 (HERA-based, final). One-unit limit; applies to mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026. Source checked 2026-09-16. · New York County (FIPS 36061), Kings County (FIPS 36047), Queens County (FIPS 36081), Bronx County (FIPS 36005), Richmond County (FIPS 36085)

This city is associated with more than one county. Conforming loan limit values are set per county, so confirm the county of the specific property before relying on a figure.

Local context in New York

What the county figure means here.

A borrower with full VA entitlement does not have a VA loan limit, subject to lender approval, ability to repay, and the appraised value or purchase price. The FHFA one-unit county conforming loan limit matters primarily when calculating remaining bonus entitlement for a borrower who does not have full entitlement, and it may affect whether a down payment is required.

New York County, Kings County, Queens County, Bronx County, and Richmond County carries a $1,209,750 one-unit conforming loan limit value for 2026. It is used in remaining-entitlement calculations — including on a 2–4 unit property, where the one-unit value is still the figure used — and it is not a cap on what a fully-entitled New York buyer can finance.

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2–4 unit properties in New York

Owner-occupied 2–4 units are eligible.

VA allows purchases up to four units as long as you occupy one of them. Whether any projected rental income counts toward your qualifying ratios is a lender and VA underwriting decision, not an automatic allowance. The one-unit county value above is still the figure used in entitlement calculations on a 2–4 unit property.

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Local programs

VA loan programs explained.

Surviving spouse

Widows and widowers of NY veterans qualify.

Zero down, no PMI, and a 100% funding-fee waiver on a home in New York, subject to eligibility verification and Certificate of Eligibility issuance.

Surviving spouse guide
SAH grant

Disabled veteran? Stack the SAH grant on your New York purchase.

Up to $126,526 in FY 2026 toward a VA-approved plan to acquire, construct, or adapt a suitable home. VA approves eligibility and use; the grant is separate from your VA home loan.

SAH grant guide
FAQ

VA loans in New York — answered.

What's the 2026 FHFA conforming loan limit value for New York, NY?

FHFA sets conforming loan limit values by county. New York covers New York County, Kings County, Queens County, Bronx County, and Richmond County (FIPS 36061, 36047, 36081, 36005, 36085), and all of them carry the same $1,209,750 one-unit value for 2026 per the FHFA Full County Loan Limit List. This city is associated with more than one county. Conforming loan limit values are set per county, so confirm the county of the specific property before relying on a figure. The figure only matters for remaining-entitlement calculations — with full entitlement there is no VA loan limit, subject to lender approval, ability to repay and appraised value.

How much is BAH in New York?

BAH varies by pay grade, dependency status, and ZIP-based Military Housing Area, and DoD updates rates annually. Check your exact rate on the official DoD BAH calculator. Lenders may count BAH as qualifying income, subject to underwriting.

Can I buy a home in New York with no down payment?

A VA-eligible borrower with full entitlement may be able to pursue a primary-residence purchase in New York with no down payment and no monthly PMI. Eligibility, credit, income, the VA appraisal, and final lender approval all apply, and closing costs and prepaids are still due.

Do surviving spouses of NY veterans qualify for a VA loan in New York?

An unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who died in service or from a service-connected disability may qualify for the full VA benefit in New York — zero down, no PMI, and a 100% funding-fee waiver, subject to eligibility verification.

State overview

All of New York.

Educational guides and 2026 FHFA conforming limit values.

County context
New York County FHFA conforming loan limit value — $1,209,750
Other New York cities