Arizona loan limits · Cochise County
Cochise County loan limits for 2026: FHA, conforming, and VA
The official 2026 loan limits for Cochise County, Arizona, from HUD and FHFA, and how they compare with Census home values in Sierra Vista.
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What is the FHA loan limit in Cochise County for 2026?
Quick answer: HUD's 2026 FHA limit for a one-unit home in Cochise County is $541,287, and FHFA's conforming limit is $832,750. VA has no limit for borrowers with full entitlement. The Census median home value in Sierra Vista is below the FHA limit.
Source: HUD, FHA Mortgage Limits (CY2026); FHFA, 2026 conforming limits; retrieved October 1, 2026. Last updated .
2026 loan limits in Cochise County
| Loan type | 1 unit | 2 units | 3 units | 4 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHA (HUD) | $541,287 | $693,050 | $837,700 | $1,041,125 |
| Conforming (FHFA) | $832,750 | $1,066,250 | $1,288,800 | $1,601,750 |
| VA | No limit with full entitlement. Partial entitlement uses the conforming limit ($832,750 for one unit). | |||
The FHA one-unit limit in Cochise County is $541,287. That's the national FHA floor ($541,287), which HUD sets at 65% of the conforming limit. The conforming limit is $832,750, the same in all 15 Arizona counties, because no Arizona county is designated high-cost.
Cochise County (HUD's Sierra Vista-Douglas area) is at the national FHA floor. Fort Huachuca is next to Sierra Vista, and the Cochise County Assessor publishes the tax year 2026 property tax exemption for veterans with a disability (details below).
Sources: HUD, FHA Mortgage Limits lookup (CY2026) and Mortgagee Letter 2025-23; FHFA, Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2026; VA.gov, entitlement and limits. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
Cochise County home values vs. the 2026 limits
Census median values show where a typical-priced home sits against each limit. A limit caps the loan amount, not the price, so the cash you bring also matters.
| City | Census median value | vs. FHA limit ($541,287) | vs. conforming limit ($832,750) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | $254,200 | $287,087 below | $578,550 below |
Sierra Vista, the only Cochise County city with its own page on this site, has a Census median home value of $254,200, $287,087 below the FHA one-unit limit.
No Cochise County city on this site has a Census median value above the $832,750 conforming limit; Sierra Vista is the closest at $578,550 below it.
For tax year 2026, the Cochise County Assessor lists a property tax exemption for veterans with a disability of $4,873 of assessed value multiplied by the VA disability percentage, with a full exemption for a 100% service-connected rating, subject to the assessor's income and value limits and annual filing.
Source: Cochise County Assessor, individual exemptions (Tax Year 2026), retrieved October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the assessor.
| City | Median owner costs (with a mortgage) | Median gross rent | Owner-occupied rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | $1,459 | $1,150 | 62.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates; retrieved September 25, 2026). Area-wide medians include homes bought years ago and aren't listing prices or quotes.
How Cochise County home prices have changed
| Period | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas metro | −0.8% | +39.4% | +97.1% |
| Arizona statewide | +0.9% | +36.3% | +116.1% |
The index tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes, so it shows how values moved, not what any one home is worth. Past changes don't predict future values. For homeowners, the change helps explain how much equity may be available for a refinance or HELOC.
Source: FHFA, House Price Index datasets (data through 2026 Q2, released August 25, 2026; downloaded September 26, 2026).
Which loans fit in Cochise County
- FHA loans for a principal residence, up to $541,287 for one unit. FHA requirements and mortgage insurance.
- Conventional loans up to $832,750 for one unit, for a primary home, second home, or investment property. Above that, a jumbo loan.
- VA loans for eligible veterans and service members, including those near Fort Huachuca, next to Sierra Vista. With full entitlement there's no VA loan limit; with partial entitlement VA uses $832,750, so remaining bonus entitlement starts from $832,750 × 25% = $208,187.50.
- USDA loans where a property is in a USDA-eligible area and household income is within USDA's limit. How to check an address.
- Bank statement and other Non-QM loans for self-employed buyers and others whose income doesn't fit agency guidelines. Bank statement loans · Non-QM loans.
Not every program fits every borrower or property. Availability depends on credit, income, property, and program guidelines.
Property taxes in Cochise County
Arizona property taxes are billed by the county treasurer in two halves. The first half is due October 1 and becomes delinquent after 5 p.m. on November 1; the second half is due March 1 and becomes delinquent after 5 p.m. on May 1 (A.R.S. §42-18052). Most buyers with a mortgage pay through an escrow account, which your lender sets up. Look up a parcel's assessed value and exemptions with the Cochise County Assessor, Tax Year 2026 individual exemptions.
Source: A.R.S. §42-18052, retrieved October 1, 2026.
Cochise County city pages
Census housing figures and homes by monthly budget: Sierra Vista.
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Related loan guides
- 2026 Arizona loan limits
- FHA loans
- VA loans
- Conventional & jumbo
- USDA loans
- Refinance
- HELOC
- Non-QM loans
- Bank statement loans
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Create your free account to see all homes for sale that fit the monthly payment you're comfortable with, each with its actual property taxes, HOA dues, estimated homeowners insurance, and mortgage insurance when it applies, plus its own estimated closing costs and APR disclosure.
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Applications are handled by Pam Messina, NMLS #245626, Rebel Rate Mortgage, Inc. (NMLS #2571369).
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Sources
- HUD, FHA Mortgage Limits lookup (Arizona, FHA Forward and Fannie/Freddie, CY2026) (limits effective January 1, 2026; retrieved October 1, 2026)
- HUD Mortgagee Letter 2025-23, 2026 Nationwide Forward Mortgage Loan Limits (PDF) (effective for case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2026; retrieved October 1, 2026)
- FHFA, Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2026 (news release, November 25, 2025) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- VA.gov, VA home loan entitlement and limits (last updated August 12, 2025; retrieved October 1, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates; retrieved September 25, 2026)
- U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency, FHFA House Price Index datasets (All-Transactions Index, data through 2026 Q2, released August 25, 2026; downloaded September 26, 2026)
- Arizona Revised Statutes §42-18052, property tax due dates and delinquency (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- Cochise County Assessor, Tax Year 2026 individual exemptions (retrieved October 1, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is the FHA loan limit in Cochise County for 2026?
$541,287 for a one-unit home, $693,050 for two units, $837,700 for three units, and $1,041,125 for four units, per HUD's 2026 limits (effective January 1, 2026).
What is the conforming loan limit in Cochise County for 2026?
$832,750 for a one-unit home, the same as every Arizona county (FHFA). A larger conventional loan is a jumbo loan.
Is there a VA loan limit in Cochise County?
Not with full entitlement. With partial entitlement, VA uses the county conforming limit of $832,750 to figure remaining entitlement.
How do Cochise County home values compare with the FHA limit?
Sierra Vista's Census median value ($254,200) is below the $541,287 FHA limit.
When are Cochise County property taxes due?
The first half is due October 1 (delinquent after 5 p.m. November 1) and the second half March 1 (delinquent after 5 p.m. May 1), under A.R.S. §42-18052.