Often overlooked, Mississippi offers many great things unique to the state. Home to blues music, an unparalleled literary acumen and traditional southern comfort food, tourists generally find themselves surprised by just how desirable Mississippi can be. The Civil War Park in Vicksburg gives onlookers a window into 1860’s America, the Blues Museum in Clarksdale Mississippi is an enthusiasts dream and the Natchez Trace Parkway is incredible for those who enjoy nature, scenic landscapes and beautiful flora and fauna. The state has a major gaming industry; the gambling sector is one of the largest in the country. Massive gaming casinos can be found. Tunica is the gaming center of the south, a casino resort town; it is located in northwestern Mississippi. The only gaming markets larger than Tunica are Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Known as the heart of the Deep South; the state is named after the Mississippi River, which flows along the western border of the state. Mississippi is made up of extensive lowlands and the Gulf Coast borders it. Major cities in the state include Jackson, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg. The state has a population of 2,967,620. Residents enjoy a cost of living ten percent below the U.S. average. The total state product in 2010 was nearly $100 billion. Occupationally, the majority of residents work in production and transportation material moving and retail. The median family income is $48,300, and the unemployment rate is equivalent to the national average.
227,000 residents are veterans. The state is home to Major military installations such as the Naval Air Station Meridian, the Gulfport Battalion Center, and Columbus Air Force Base.
For veterans using a VA-backed home loan in Mississippi, a termite inspection is required. The average home cost in the state is $126,400. Property tax exemptions are available to some veterans. Veterans who suffered a service-related disability that has resulted in a disability rating of 100 percent qualify for an exemption is the assessed value of their home is less than $7,500.
VA Home Loan Information for the State of Mississippi
NOTE: The following is for information purposes only.
To find out the exact dollar amount you qualify for, call the VA Home Loan Centers Applications Support Desk at 888-573-4496 or fill out the VA Home Loan Application located here.
The loan limits below are the maximum 2021, $0 down VA loan amount set for each county, incorporated city, or municipality (as listed below). Although there is no maximum loan amount, the maximum no money down VA home loan limits are stated as follows.
- Adams County $548,250
- Alcorn County $548,250
- Amite County $548,250
- Attala County $548,250
- Benton County $548,250
- Bolivar County $548,250
- Calhoun County $548,250
- Carroll County $548,250
- Chickasaw County $548,250
- Choctaw County $548,250
- Claiborne County $548,250
- Clarke County $548,250
- Clay County $548,250
- Coahoma County $548,250
- Copiah County $548,250
- Covington County $548,250
- DeSoto County $548,250
- Forrest County $548,250
- Franklin County $548,250
- George County $548,250
- Greene County $548,250
- Grenada County $548,250
- Hancock County $548,250
- Harrison County $548,250
- Hinds County $548,250
- Holmes County $548,250
- Humphreys County $548,250
- Issaquena County $548,250
- Itawamba County $548,250
- Jackson County $548,250
- Jasper County $548,250
- Jefferson County $548,250
- Jefferson Davis County $548,250
- Jones County $548,250
- Kemper County $548,250
- Lafayette County $548,250
- Lamar County $548,250
- Lauderdale County $548,250
- Lawrence County $548,250
- Leake County $548,250
- Lee County $548,250
- Leflore County $548,250
- Lincoln County $548,250
- Lowndes County $548,250
- Madison County $548,250
- Marion County $548,250
- Marshall County $548,250
- Monroe County $548,250
- Montgomery County $548,250
- Neshoba County $548,250
- Newton County $548,250
- Noxubee County $548,250
- Oktibbeha County $548,250
- Panola County $548,250
- Pearl River County $548,250
- Perry County $548,250
- Pike County $548,250
- Pontotoc County $548,250
- Prentiss County $548,250
- Quitman County $548,250
- Rankin County $548,250
- Scott County $548,250
- Sharkey County $548,250
- Simpson County $548,250
- Smith County $548,250
- Stone County $548,250
- Sunflower County $548,250
- Tallahatchie County $548,250
- Tate County $548,250
- Tippah County $548,250
- Tishomingo County $548,250
- Tunica County $548,250
- Union County $548,250
- Walthall County $548,250
- Warren County $548,250
- Washington County $548,250
- Wayne County $548,250
- Webster County $548,250
- Wilkinson County $548,250
- Winston County $548,250
- Yalobusha County $548,250
- Yazoo County $548,250
