USDA Rural Home Loans in Palisade, CO
USDA's 0-down option in Palisade saves $13,580 vs FHA's 3.5% minimum. For a market at $388,000 median, that's often the difference between buying now vs. saving another 1-2 years.
Is Palisade USDA-Eligible?
Palisade, CO is a USDA Rural Development eligible community in Mesa County. Agricultural heritage, low population density, and geographic distance from major urban cores qualify most Palisade properties for USDA guaranteed financing.
Eligibility is address-specific. We'll verify your target property against the USDA map before you write an offer.
Income Limits — Mesa 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 — Palisade
| Typical purchase price | $388,000 |
| Down payment | $0 |
| Upfront guarantee fee (1%) | $3,880 (rolled into loan) |
| Monthly P&I | $2,476 |
| Annual fee (monthly) | $113/mo |
| Monthly total | $2,589/mo |
Comparable FHA payment: $2,579/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 Palisade
0% down, no PMI, and the cheapest monthly payment for eligible buyers.