2026 loan limits in Duval County
These are the 2026 limits for one-unit homes in Duval County, set by HUD (FHA) and FHFA (conforming). Two- to four-unit properties have higher limits. We confirm the current figures before every rate lock.
Buying a home in Duval County
Duval is consolidated with the City of Jacksonville and carries a 2026 FHA limit of $580,750, above the state floor. NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport make VA loans a major share of the market. The Beaches (Jacksonville, Atlantic and Neptune) run well above the county average.
Areas served in Duval County
Also serving Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Baldwin, and the rest of Duval County.
Florida closing costs on a Duval County purchase
Example: a $600,000 purchase with an FHA loan of $579,000. The state taxes on that deal:
- Deed doc stamps: $0.70 per $100 of price = $4,200. The standard Florida contract has the seller pay this; check yours.
- Doc stamps on the mortgage note: $0.35 per $100 of loan = $2,026. Paid by the buyer.
- Intangible tax on the mortgage: 0.2% of the loan = $1,158. Paid by the buyer.
Add title insurance, lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance, and recording fees for the full picture. Run your own numbers with the Florida closing cost calculator.
Homestead exemption in Duval County
If the home will be your primary residence, file for the homestead exemption with the Duval County Property Appraiser by March 1 of the year after you close. It can take up to about $50,000 off your assessed value and caps future increases under Save Our Homes. Details in the homestead guide.
Loan programs available in Duval County
- Conventional: Low down payment options for qualifying first-time buyers.
- FHA: Low down payment and flexible credit; minimum scores vary by lender.
- VA: For eligible veterans and service members.
- USDA: For eligible homes in qualifying rural and suburban areas.
- Jumbo: Loans above the conforming limit.
- DSCR: Investment property qualified on rental income.
- Bank statement: For self-employed borrowers.
- Construction-to-perm: One closing for building a new home.
- Foreign national: For buyers without US credit.
- Down payment assistance: Including Florida Hometown Heroes.