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California
2024 Loan Rules & Limits
📊 Loan Limits (2024)
Conforming Limit
$1,149,825
FHFA single-family baseline
FHA Floor
$1,149,825
HUD single-family baseline
High-Cost Area: Parts of California may qualify for loan limits up to $1,149,825. Check with your lender for county-specific limits.
💰 Tax Climate
State Income Tax
Yes
🏛️ State Housing Agency
CalHFA
Available Programs
- CalHFA MyHome
- CalHFA Zero Interest
- GSFA Platinum
📋 Lending Notes
Many counties at maximum conforming limit ($1,149,825): Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange, Santa Clara, Marin, and others. Highest income tax rate in U.S. (up to 13.3%). Strong buyer protection laws.
Loan limits effective January 1, 2024. Actual limits vary by county. Always verify current limits with your lender or at hud.gov and fhfa.gov.