Loan Limits by County

State · 2026 limits

Maryland conforming loan limits 2026

Up to $1,249,125

highest one-unit conforming limit in Maryland, 2026 (4 counties, including Montgomery County and Charles County)

Limits by county from FHFA. Informational only, not lending advice.

Counties24in FHFA's file
Above the baseline5high-cost counties
Highest 4-unit limit$2,402,6254 counties, including Montgomery County and Charles County
Rose since 202523of 24 counties

Counties above the baseline

One-unit limit, 2026. 5 of 24 counties are above the $832,750 baseline. The table below lists every county.

Charles$1,249,125Frederick$1,249,125Montgomery$1,249,125Prince George's$1,249,125Calvert$1,209,750baseline $832,750ceilingCharles$1.25MFrederick$1.25MMontgomery$1.25MPrince George's$1.25MCalvert$1.21Mbaseline $832,750ceiling

Source: FHFA 2026 county loan limit file.

Every Maryland county

Charles County$1,249,125$1,599,375$1,933,200$2,402,625+$39,375 (+3.3%)
Frederick County$1,249,125$1,599,375$1,933,200$2,402,625+$39,375 (+3.3%)
Montgomery County$1,249,125$1,599,375$1,933,200$2,402,625+$39,375 (+3.3%)
Prince George's County$1,249,125$1,599,375$1,933,200$2,402,625+$39,375 (+3.3%)
Calvert County$1,209,750$1,548,975$1,872,225$2,326,875±$0
Allegany County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Anne Arundel County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Baltimore City$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Baltimore County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Caroline County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Carroll County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Cecil County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Dorchester County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Garrett County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Harford County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Howard County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Kent County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Queen Anne's County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Somerset County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
St. Mary's County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Talbot County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Washington County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Wicomico County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)
Worcester County$832,750$1,066,250$1,288,800$1,601,750+$26,250 (+3.3%)

FHA limits in Maryland

HUD sets FHA limits for each county between $541,287 and $1,249,125 for one unit in 2026. HUD's lookup has the exact county figures.

HUD FHA lookup FHA limits explained

Questions

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Maryland?

It depends on the county: from $832,750 to $1,249,125 for a one-unit home. 5 of 24 counties are above the baseline.

Which Maryland counties have the highest loan limits?

4 counties share the top limit of $1,249,125: Charles County, Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County.

What is the FHA loan limit in Maryland for 2026?

HUD sets FHA limits county by county, between $541,287 and $1,249,125 for one unit. HUD's FHA Mortgage Limits lookup has each county's exact figure.

Is a loan above the Maryland limit a jumbo loan?

Yes. A loan above the conforming limit for its county and unit count is a jumbo loan, which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cannot buy.

Sources

Figures as published by the agencies. See sources and method.