South Carolina FHA Loan Limits
What are FHA Loan Limits in South Carolina?
FHA loans are a low down payment mortgage program and South Carolina FHA loan limits are connected to local home values. Search the charts below to determine the maximum mortgage amount allowed for your county. FHA loan limits in South Carolina are set at the floor amount of $275,665 across half the state.
South Carolina FHA Loan Limits Search:
County Name | Area | 1-Unit | 2-Unit | 3-Unit | 4-Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBEVILLE | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| AIKEN | AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| ALLENDALE | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| ANDERSON | GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| BAMBERG | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| BARNWELL | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| BEAUFORT | HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC | $350,750 | $449,000 | $542,750 | $674,500 |
| BERKELEY | CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $391,000 | $500,550 | $605,050 | $751,900 |
| CALHOUN | COLUMBIA, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| CHARLESTON | CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $391,000 | $500,550 | $605,050 | $751,900 |
| CHEROKEE | GAFFNEY, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| CHESTER | CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| CHESTERFIELD | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| CLARENDON | SUMTER, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| COLLETON | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| DARLINGTON | FLORENCE, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| DILLON | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| DORCHESTER | CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $391,000 | $500,550 | $605,050 | $751,900 |
| EDGEFIELD | AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| FAIRFIELD | COLUMBIA, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| FLORENCE | FLORENCE, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| GEORGETOWN | GEORGETOWN, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| GREENVILLE | GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| GREENWOOD | GREENWOOD, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| HAMPTON | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| HORRY | MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| JASPER | HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC | $350,750 | $449,000 | $542,750 | $674,500 |
| KERSHAW | COLUMBIA, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| LANCASTER | CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| LAURENS | GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| LEE | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| LEXINGTON | COLUMBIA, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| MARION | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| MARLBORO | BENNETTSVILLE, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| MCCORMICK | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| NEWBERRY | NEWBERRY, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| OCONEE | SENECA, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| ORANGEBURG | ORANGEBURG, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| PICKENS | GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| RICHLAND | COLUMBIA, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| SALUDA | COLUMBIA, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| SPARTANBURG | SPARTANBURG, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| SUMTER | SUMTER, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| UNION | UNION, SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| WILLIAMSBURG | NON-METRO | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
| YORK | CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC | $331,760 | $424,800 | $513,450 | $638,100 |
South Carolina FHA loan limits can change at any time. Check back often to ensure information is accurate.
How are South Carolina FHA Limits Set?
Mortgage limits for South Carolina FHA loans are based on median housing prices for the particular Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and county. More specifically, “Median Sale Price” for area homes in each county or MSA is considered the determining factor. National FHA mortgage limits for low costs areas are set at 65 percent of the national conventional conforming loan limit. FHA loan limits are updated yearly.
South Carolina FHA Loan-to-Value Limits (LTV)
- Purchase Loans – The mortgage loan-to-value limit in South Carolina is 96.5% of the lower of the purchase price or the appraised value of the home.
- Refinance Loans – The refinance loan-to-value limit in South Carolina is 97.75% of the lower of the appraised property value, or the mortgage amount plus closing costs. If you’re refinancing and taking cash out from equity, the loan limit will be limited to 85% of the appraised home value.
South Carolina FHA loan limits are set above the nationwide floor amount in Charleston, Hilton Head, Greenville, Spartanburg and surrounding areas. You may also want to view these additional FHA loan resources before deciding on a mortgage loan:
More FHA Loan Resources
- FHA Loan Limits for all 50 states
- Conforming Loan Limits for all 50 states
- Check Your FHA Loan Eligibility
- Determine Your FHA Mortgage Payment Amount
- Check Current FHA Mortgage Rates
- FHA Loan Requirements
- Understanding FHA Mortgage Insurance
- FHA Payment Calculator
- FHA Mortgage Insurance Calculator
- FHA Upfront MIP Calculator
- FHA Refinance Loans
- FHA Streamline Refinance
- FHA Cash-Out Refinance
- Other Mortgage Options
- Ask an FHA Mortgage Question
- FHA Mortgage Rates
