Choose your Colorado VA loan
VA Construction Loan
One application, one closing, zero down — from bare lot to move-in.
Colorado guide →VA Renovation Loan
Buy the fixer-upper — and finance the repairs — with one VA loan.
Colorado guide →VA Purchase Loan
The most powerful home-buying benefit in America — explained plainly.
Colorado guide →VA Refinance
Two VA refinances, two very different jobs. Pick the right one.
Colorado guide →VA IRRRL
Lower your VA rate with less paperwork — if the math works.
Colorado guide →VA Cash-Out Refinance
Refinance any loan into VA — and turn equity into cash.
Colorado guide →VA Assumable Loan
Keep the seller’s rate. Here is how assumptions really work.
Colorado guide →Colorado VA loan facts
| VA residual-income region | West |
|---|---|
| Loan limit with full entitlement | None — no VA cap on how much you can borrow with $0 down |
| 2026 county limit (partial entitlement only) | $832,750 in most Colorado counties; higher in any designated high-cost county |
| Community-property state | No |
| State income tax on wages | Yes — factored into your residual income |
| Major military installations | Fort Carson · Peterson SFB · Buckley SFB · U.S. Air Force Academy |
Disabled-veteran property tax relief in Colorado
Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled can exempt 50% of the first $200,000 of their home’s actual value. Property taxes are part of your VA mortgage payment, so this benefit directly lowers what you pay each month and can increase what you qualify for. Rules and amounts change — confirm current details with your Colorado county tax office or appraisal district.
VA residual income required in Colorado
VA requires a minimum amount of money left over each month after your housing payment, debts and taxes. For loans of $80,000 or more in the West region:
| Family size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum residual | $491 | $823 | $990 | $1,117 | $1,158 |
Add $80 for each family member beyond five. Meeting residual income by 20% or more can offset a debt-to-income ratio above 41%.
Colorado VA loan FAQ
Who is eligible for a VA loan in Colorado?
The same people as everywhere: most veterans, active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members with qualifying service, and certain surviving spouses. Colorado residency is not required — the home must simply be your primary residence.
What is the VA loan limit in Colorado?
None with full entitlement. With partial entitlement, the 2026 county limit applies ($832,750 in most Colorado counties).
Do Colorado disabled veterans pay property tax?
Veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled can exempt 50% of the first $200,000 of their home’s actual value.
Can I build a new home in Colorado with a VA loan?
Yes. A VA one-time-close construction loan can finance the lot and build with $0 down, using an experienced builder — VA no longer requires a VA builder ID.
