LMB FIELD GUIDE / SAN MATEO COUNTY

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OFFICIAL DATA / 2026 / 1–4 UNITS

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Compare the standard conforming baseline, the FHFA county maximum and the FHA forward-mortgage county maximum for the actual property’s county and unit count.

As of October 30, 2026: official 2027 county limits have not appeared in the agency sources checked. Some lenders offer early 2027 conventional amounts under their own rules; these are not official FHFA or FHA limits.

San Mateo County 2026 / 1–4 units

Loans above the baseline and up to this county’s FHFA maximum may be considered high-balance conforming, subject to lender rules.

San Mateo County: 2026 loan amount limits
Property	FHFA baseline	FHFA county max	FHA county max
1 unit	$832,750	$1,249,125	$1,249,125
2 units	$1,066,250	$1,599,375	$1,599,375
3 units	$1,288,800	$1,933,200	$1,933,200
4 units	$1,601,750	$2,402,625	$2,402,625

FHFA baseline is the standard lower-48 limit. FHA county maximum is independently set; its national floor is not a minimum loan amount. Limits are loan amounts, not purchase prices or approvals.

2026 FHA national floors: 1 unit: $541,287 · 2 units: $693,050 · 3 units: $837,700 · 4 units: $1,041,125. A floor is the lowest county maximum, not a minimum loan amount. County-specific maximums appear above.

Sources checked October 30, 2026: FHFA 2026 county table and HUD 2026 forward mortgage county file. HUD Mortgagee Letter 2025-23. FHFA values apply to loans acquired in 2026; FHA timing generally follows case-number assignment. Confirm timing, unit count, occupancy and program details with a loan officer. Approval and availability depend on the loan and property.

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THE LOCAL PICTURE / OCTOBER 2026

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Burlingame was among the ten fastest-growing California cities with more than 30,000 residents in the state’s January 2026 estimates. Population estimates are not a substitute for current listings or permits.

What is taking shape

The city’s major-projects page distinguishes proposed, approved, built and under-construction projects. Its residential applications overview was updated in October 2026; check the project page for its current stage.

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Compare the specific address, commute, insurance quote, property tax estimate and association costs where applicable. For new construction, ask about the builder’s timetable, incentives and what the quoted price includes.

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Sources and status

Sources checked October 29, 2026. Project status and availability can change.

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