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Nantucket County, Massachusetts VA Home Loan Info

Massachusetts VA home loan limits2021 $0 down, VA home loan limit for Nantucket County is $822,375.

With the tiny islands of Muskegetm and Tuckernuck, Nantucket forms Nantucket County. The least populous area in Massachusetts, the county has a population that barely exceeds 10,000. Previously called the “finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th and early 19th century New England seaport town” Nantucket offers a historical window into the past. Settled in 1641, the county has Algonquian roots. Derived from the Wampanoag word meaning in the midst of waters, the islands have been featured in many notorious works of American Literature. Moby Dick, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket Night Birds on Nantucket, have all been set or at least partially set in the county.  The 1990s sitcom “Wings” was also set in Nantucket.

Despite its small size, the county has numerous cultural offerings with multiple galleries and museums. Considered an art colony, Nantucket is a hub for visual and performing arts. Artist such as Herman Melville, Nathaniel Philbrick, Fran Swift Chase and Theodore Robinson have all lived on Nantucket.


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Veterans in Nantucket County

With a veteran population hovering around 600, Nantucket County has the fewest number of former military members living within its boundaries out of all 14 counties of Massachusetts. Despite its small size, Located at the VFW Center, the county operates a Veteran Services department. The department only holds hours on Thursdays, however upon special request is accessible after hours. The office helps veterans file claims, answer questions, assist with pensions, locate DD214 forms and file for Chapter 115 benefits. The office can also help with housing assistance and referrals.

American Legion Post 0082 is located on the island of Nantucket and functions as a great resource for veterans.

Disabled veterans who own property on Nantucket may qualify for certain property tax exemptions. Veterans who suffer from service-related disabilities that have rendered them 10 percent disabled qualify for an exemption of $400. Veterans with a 100 percent disability rating qualify for an exemption of $1,000. Veterans who have the usage of one of their eyes, hands or feet qualify for an exemption of $750. The exemption amount increases to $1,250 if the veteran has lost the usage of both hands, feet or eyes.

Prior to 2014, veterans living on Nantucket needing VA healthcare were subject to long commutes to the VA facilities in Hyannis and Providence.  Currently, the VA has contracted with Nantucket Cottage Hospital, allowing for local VA healthcare services that include primary care, specialty visits, and emergency treatment.


VFW Post

Post 8608 Sidney and Robert Henderson Post
PO Box 3640
Nantucket, MA 02584
United States
Phone: (508) 228 8608

Meeting Location & Time
22 New South Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554-4329
United States
5:30 11th & 3rd Thursday

Quartermaster: James Richard
Commander: Robert Grimes


Maximum VA Appraisal Fees Allowable In Nantucket County:

  • Single Family: $415
  • Condominium: $425
  • Manufactured Housing: $415
  • Duplex $550
  • Triplex: $550
  • Fourplex: $550
  • Repair Certification: $100

Nantucket County Property Search

The VA HLC property search can be used for the following areas:

Nantucket

For help finding the right home in Nantucket County call VA Home Loan Centers at 888-573-4496, extension 0 to speak with the real estate department.


Nantucket County VA Approved Condos

Condo Name (ID): ONE CYNTHIA LANE CONDO (MA1593)
Address: NANTUCKET  MA  02554  NANTUCKET
Status: Accepted Without Conditions
Last Update: Unavailable
Request Received Date: 08/21/2009
Review Completion Date: 10/02/2009

For guidance with a condo approval project contact VA Home Loan Centers at 888-573-4496 to speak with an agent. Extension 0 for the Condo ID Department


Links

  1. Massachusetts VA Loan Information: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/massachusetts-va-home-loan-limits/
  2. VA Loan Information by State: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/va-loan-limit-maximum-va-loan-amount/