Buy a home in Dixie County (the Big Bend) with as little as 3.5% down. Here's the 2026 FHA loan limit, requirements, and how to get pre-approved with a local FHA specialist.
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Buying a home in Dixie County — in the Big Bend, with Cross City as the county seat — is more attainable with an FHA loan. With as little as 3.5% down and credit scores starting at 580, FHA financing helps buyers across Cross City and Horseshoe Beach get into a home without a large down payment.
$541,287 is the 2026 Florida FHA floor that applies to most counties, including Dixie County. A handful of Florida counties are set higher, so confirm Dixie County's exact 2026 figure with HUD's official lookup before making an offer. In floor counties the 2026 multi-unit limits are $693,050 (2-unit), $837,700 (3-unit), and $1,041,125 (4-unit).
FHA loans are popular across the Big Bend because they lower the two biggest hurdles to buying: the down payment and credit requirements. In Dixie County, that means first-time buyers and growing families in Cross City and Horseshoe Beach can finance a home with just 3.5% down, use gift funds, and pair FHA with Florida down payment assistance.
We help home buyers and homeowners throughout Dixie County, including Cross City and Horseshoe Beach. Wherever you're looking, we'll help you understand your FHA loan limit, rate, and monthly payment — and get you pre-approved fast.
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