USDA Rural Home Loans in Ouray, CO
USDA financing preserves $17,220 in capital for Ouray buyers at the $492,000 median — funds that can instead go toward improvements, furniture, a contingency reserve, or investment. Rural properties often require additional upfront investment (wells, septic maintenance, acreage clearing), making USDA's 0-down structure especially practical.
Is Ouray USDA-Eligible?
Ouray qualifies as a USDA-eligible small community. Most in-town and surrounding Ouray County rural properties are eligible — verify your specific address at usda.gov/eligibility before making an offer, as eligibility boundaries can shift.
Eligibility is address-specific. We'll verify your target property against the USDA map before you write an offer.
Income Limits — Ouray County
| Household Size | 2026 Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1-4 person | $119,850 |
| 5-8 person | $158,202 |
USDA uses adjusted household income (after allowable deductions), not gross. Some earners above these limits still qualify after deductions.
USDA Monthly Payment — Ouray
| Typical purchase price | $492,000 |
| Down payment | $0 |
| Upfront guarantee fee (1%) | $4,920 (rolled into loan) |
| Monthly P&I | $3,140 |
| Annual fee (monthly) | $143/mo |
| Monthly total | $3,283/mo |
Comparable FHA payment: $3,270/mo. Payments land close to FHA here, but USDA needs no down payment at all — that is the real saving.
FAQs
Check USDA eligibility for Ouray
0% down, no PMI, and the cheapest monthly payment for eligible buyers.