Choose your Louisiana VA loan
VA Construction Loan
One application, one closing, zero down — from bare lot to move-in.
Louisiana guide →VA Renovation Loan
Buy the fixer-upper — and finance the repairs — with one VA loan.
Louisiana guide →VA Purchase Loan
The most powerful home-buying benefit in America — explained plainly.
Louisiana guide →VA Refinance
Two VA refinances, two very different jobs. Pick the right one.
Louisiana guide →VA IRRRL
Lower your VA rate with less paperwork — if the math works.
Louisiana guide →VA Cash-Out Refinance
Refinance any loan into VA — and turn equity into cash.
Louisiana guide →VA Assumable Loan
Keep the seller’s rate. Here is how assumptions really work.
Louisiana guide →Louisiana VA loan facts
| VA residual-income region | South |
|---|---|
| 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 Louisiana counties; higher in any designated high-cost county |
| Community-property state | Yes — VA counts a non-borrowing spouse’s debts when qualifying in Louisiana |
| State income tax on wages | Yes — factored into your residual income |
| Major military installations | Fort Johnson · Barksdale AFB · NAS JRB New Orleans |
Disabled-veteran property tax relief in Louisiana
Louisiana provides an additional homestead exemption for disabled veterans that scales with rating, up to full exemption for veterans rated 100% or unemployable. 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 Louisiana county tax office or appraisal district.
VA residual income required in Louisiana
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 South region:
| Family size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum residual | $441 | $738 | $889 | $1,003 | $1,039 |
Add $80 for each family member beyond five. Meeting residual income by 20% or more can offset a debt-to-income ratio above 41%.
Louisiana VA loan FAQ
Who is eligible for a VA loan in Louisiana?
The same people as everywhere: most veterans, active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members with qualifying service, and certain surviving spouses. Louisiana residency is not required — the home must simply be your primary residence.
What is the VA loan limit in Louisiana?
None with full entitlement. With partial entitlement, the 2026 county limit applies ($832,750 in most Louisiana counties).
Do Louisiana disabled veterans pay property tax?
Louisiana provides an additional homestead exemption for disabled veterans that scales with rating, up to full exemption for veterans rated 100% or unemployable.
Can I build a new home in Louisiana 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.
