2026 loan limits in Leon County
These are the 2026 limits for one-unit homes in Leon 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 Leon County
Leon County is Tallahassee: Florida's capital, home to Florida State University, Florida A&M and Tallahassee Community College. State government employees are a large share of buyers, and student rentals near the campuses are a steady investor market. Prices sit well below Florida's coastal metros, and the county is at the $541,287 FHA floor.
Areas served in Leon County
We work with buyers and homeowners throughout Leon County, including Tallahassee, Killearn, Southwood, Bradfordville, and Woodville.
Florida closing costs on a Leon County purchase
Example: a $560,000 purchase with an FHA loan of $540,400. The state taxes on that deal:
- Deed doc stamps: $0.70 per $100 of price = $3,920. The standard Florida contract has the seller pay this; check yours.
- Doc stamps on the mortgage note: $0.35 per $100 of loan = $1,891. Paid by the buyer.
- Intangible tax on the mortgage: 0.2% of the loan = $1,081. 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 Leon County
If the home will be your primary residence, file for the homestead exemption with the Leon 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 Leon 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.