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IOWA USDA LOAN ELIGIBILITY
Income Eligibility
Contrary to other home loan programs USDA has a maximum amount of money a household can make in a single year. The USDA income limit is determined by the average income earned in a specific county.
The household income limit in Iowa is $112,850 for a household of up to 4 people. If the household has 5 or more people, the Iowa USDA income limit is $148,950.
Iowa has different income limits for every county. The limits are based on the average household income in the area. Use the Income Eligibility Tool Below to check your household income.
You can fill out the USDA Eligibility form to see if you qualify for a Iowa USDA loan.
USDA loans are eligible for new or existing homes in USDA eligible areas. Although the majority of Iowa qualifies for USDA lending, make sure to check the property eligibility tool to verify property eligibility.
Here is the direct link to USDA’s website to verify the USDA income limits in Iowa.
USDA Home Loan Income Limits Iowa
- NO down payment – Finance 100% of your home
- NO maximum loan amount in Iowa.
- NO assets needed to qualify
- Flexible credit guidelines
- Competitive, fixed interest rates so payments do not increase
- USDA Loans are for new and existing properties
Start your Iowa USDA home loan now! Just fill out this quick form to get started & a USDA loan specialist will contact you with your options.
What Areas are USDA Eligible?
Iowa USDA PropertyEligibility Map


The shaded areas are NOT eligible for USDA financing. USDA has determined the population density to be too high for USDA financing

What Banks Offer USDA Financing?
Most reputable mortgage lenders or banks will offer USDA Home loans for first time homebuyers. The majority of the product guidelines are very similar to FHA. So.. If you find a bank that offers FHA loans it is likely they will also offer USDA loans.
What Are USDA Loans and How Do They Work?
USDA loan is a rural housing loan backed by the department of agriculture. The loan provides no money down financing for first time homebuyers with low interest rates and minimal fees.
Is it Hard to Get Approved for a USDA Loan?
Its not hard at all. If the property is located in an eligible area and your income falls below theUSDA Median income limits, chances are you qualify !
Are USDA Loans Any Good?
I consider USDA loans to be the best available loan product for first time homebuyers. Granted VA Loans have some advantages that USDA does not but you also have to be a veteran. For the general public, USDA is still the best loan program available.