With a population of 38 million people, California is the most populous state in the country. By area, only Alaska and Texas are larger than California. Bordered by Arizona, Nevada and Oregon, California has a diverse geographical range. The Pacific Coast in the west, Sierra Nevada in the east, the Mojave Desert in the south-east and the Redwood Forests of the northwest come together to form unmatched topography in terms of uniqueness. The state contains Mount Whitney, the highest point and Death Valley, the lowest point in the continental United States. Only Florida and Alaska have a longer coastline, and no other state produces more fruit or vegetables. The economy is varied, and important sectors include education, aerospace, manufacturing and the high-tech industry. Silicon Valley in Northern California is home to thousands of tech startups. Notable companies headquartered in this area include Facebook, Google, eBay, Hewlett-Packard and Adobe Systems.
Because of how enormous the state is, offerings are incredibly varied. California has a wide diversity of land (topography) and home prices. Properties are available for purchase using a California VA loan range from condominiums to houses and ranches to farms. Attractions include Disneyland, Hollywood, major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, wineries, rugged national parks, beautiful beaches such as Malibu, San Clemente and Coronado, and a plethora of other things. The State is home to NHL, NFL, MLB, MLS and NBA teams. Culinary options throughout are as ranging is the landscape. The climate is idyllic.
Formed in 1850, California is the nation’s 31st state. A hotbed for multiculturalism, historical influences on California stem from all over the globe. 33 percent of the population is multilingual. The state has the largest minority population in the country.
Special incentives are available to VA loan borrowers who are residents of California. The incentives can include a waiver of property taxes (for disabled and senior veterans) or special home loan rebates.
If you are a veteran or active duty military looking to purchase or refinance a home in California, complete the VA home loan application using the link above.
VA Approved Homes For Sale In California
If you are a home buyer and would like no-cost real estate representation, call 888-573-4496 Option 0 to speak with an agent/specialist or click here to request assistance.
Maximum California VA loan Appraisal Fees 2022:
The maximum charge (limits) you will pay for a VA appraisal for a property in California are:
- Single Family: $700-$950
- Condominium: $700-$950
- Manufactured Housing ( including modular): $750-$1000
- Duplex $900-$1150
- Triplex $900-$1150
- Fourplex $900-$1150
- Repair Certification $150
The range is based on county.
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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.
2022 California VA Loan Limits (by county):
The loan limits below are the maximum, $0 down VA loan amount set for each county. Although there is no maximum VA Home Loan amount, the maximum no money down VA home loan limits with a full guarantee is stated below. For loans above the county loan limit, the borrower may have to make a down payment. For more information, call 888-573-4496 to speak with a loan officer.
- Alameda County: $970,800
- Alpine County: $647,200
- Amador County: $647,200
- Butte County: $647,200
- Calaveras County: $647,200
- Colusa County: $647,200
- Contra Costa County: $970,800
- Del Norte County: $647,200
- El Dorado County: $675,050
- Fresno County: $647,200
- Glenn County: $647,200
- Humboldt County: $647,200
- Imperial County: $647,200
- Inyo County: $647,200
- Kern County: $647,200
- Kings County: $647,200
- Lake County: $647,200
- Lassen County: $647,200
- Los Angeles County: $970,800
- Madera County: $647,200
- Marin County: $970,800
- Mariposa County: $647,200
- Mendocino County: $647,200
- Merced County: $647,200
- Modoc County: $647,200
- Mono County: $647,200
- Monterey County: $854,450
- Napa County: $897,000
- Nevada County: $647,200
- Orange County: $970,800
- Placer County: $675,050
- Plumas County: $647,200
- Riverside County: $647,200
- Sacramento County: $675,050
- San Benito County: $970,800
- San Bernardino County: $647,200
- San Diego County: $879,750
- San Francisco County: $970,800
- San Joaquin County: $647,200
- San Luis Obispo County: $805,000
- San Mateo County: $970,800
- Santa Barbara County: $783,150
- Santa Clara County: $970,800
- Santa Cruz County: $970,800
- Shasta County: $647,200
- Sierra County: $647,200
- Siskiyou County: $647,200
- Solano County: $550,850
- Sonoma County: $764,750
- Stanislaus County: $647,200
- Sutter County: $647,200
- Tehama County: $647,200
- Tulare County: $647,200
- Tuolumne County: $647,200
- Trinity County: $647,200
- Ventura County: $851,000
- Yolo County: $675,050
- Yuba County: $647,200