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Daytona Beach FHA Home Loan
FHA loans for Daytona Beach homes and condos, with 3.5% down, for buyers whose income does not come in a simple salary: seasonal and event work, tips, overtime, Social Security, pensions and disability benefits.
We specialize in Daytona Beach FHA home financing.
Daytona Beach runs on tourism, events, healthcare, education and a large retiree population, so incomes here come in many forms. FHA is flexible about what it counts, as long as the income is stable and documented. That flexibility, together with a median near $320,000 and Volusia County’s lower insurance costs, makes Daytona one of Florida’s more approachable FHA markets.
On Mortgage compares FHA lenders and documents your income the way underwriters need it. See all programs on the Daytona Beach mortgage rates page, or call our Daytona Beach mortgage broker team.
Today’s Daytona Beach FHA Mortgage Rate
$374 lender credit
0.125 points
No points, no credit
$672 lender credit
$1,577 lender credit
Par rate per program for a single-family primary residence in Volusia County, 20% down, 780+ credit, 30-day lock, escrows included. Rates change through the day and are not a commitment to lend. Price your own Daytona Beach scenario, no credit pull.
Daytona Beach FHA Loan Benefits: Affordable Homeownership Starts Here
Alongside 3.5% down at a 580 score and gift funds, FHA’s treatment of income is one of its biggest advantages for Daytona buyers:
| Income type | How FHA generally treats it |
|---|---|
| Seasonal or event work | Counted with a two-year history of the seasonal job and reasonable assurance it will return |
| Tips and commissions | Averaged over two years when reported on tax returns |
| Overtime and bonuses | Averaged over two years if likely to continue |
| Part-time or second job | Counted with a two-year history, not necessarily with the same employer |
| Social Security, pensions, disability | Counted if expected to continue at least three years; non-taxable portions can be grossed up by 15% |
General FHA guidance. Lenders document each type differently; we tell you exactly what to gather.
Daytona Beach FHA Loans for First-Time Homebuyers
Many Daytona buyers are retirees or near-retirees buying their first Florida home. For them, the gross-up matters. Because Social Security and many disability benefits are partly or fully untaxed, FHA lets lenders increase that income by 15% for qualifying, which raises the payment you can be approved for:
| Monthly Social Security of $2,600 | Without gross-up | With 15% gross-up |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying income | $2,600 | $2,990 |
| Maximum total debts at a 43% ratio | $1,118 | $1,286 |
| Room for a housing payment after $300 of other debts | $818 | $986 |
Illustration at a 43% total debt ratio; automated underwriting may approve higher. The gross-up applies to the non-taxable portion of income, documented with award letters and tax returns.
For younger first-time buyers, the same flexibility applies to hospitality and event-season work around the speedway and the beach. If you have done the same seasonal job for two years, that income can count even though it is not year-round.
On Mortgage: Your Daytona Beach FHA Loan Expert
We specialize in FHA loans for first-time buyers and families in Daytona Beach and across Volusia County, from beachside condos to mainland neighborhoods. Beachside condos deserve care: storms in 2022 damaged many oceanfront buildings and seawalls, and some are still working through repairs and assessments. FHA can only finance a condo in an approved project or through single-unit approval, and buildings with major pending work often do not qualify. We check before you make an offer.
FHA mortgage insurance at the Daytona median:
| $320,000 purchase | Base loan | Upfront MIP (1.75%, financed) | Monthly MIP | How long MIP lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5% down | $308,800 | $5,404 | $142 (0.55% a year) | Life of the loan |
| 5% down | $304,000 | $5,320 | $127 (0.50% a year) | Life of the loan |
| 10% down | $288,000 | $5,040 | $120 (0.50% a year) | 11 years |
What a Daytona Beach median-priced purchase pays in FHA premiums.
2026 Daytona Beach FHA Loan Limits
Volusia County, which includes the Daytona Beach metro, uses FHA’s national floor for 2026. That is comfortably above local prices:
| Volusia County, 2026 | FHA loan limit | Highest price at 3.5% down |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family, condo or townhome | $541,287 | $560,900 |
| Two-unit | $693,050 | $718,100 |
| Three-unit | $837,700 | $868,000 |
| Four-unit | $1,041,125 | $1,078,800 |
Volusia County FHA base loan limits for 2026.
FHA Financing in Daytona Beach
FHA works for both condo and single-family buyers in Daytona Beach. With 3.5% down, you can reach beachside condos in approved buildings, older homes in Midtown and the historic districts near downtown, and family neighborhoods on the mainland. Newer homes along the LPGA corridor are also FHA-eligible when the builder meets FHA’s construction requirements.
Nearby Daytona Beach Shores, a separate city to the south, is almost entirely oceanfront condos; the same building checks apply there.
Market Snapshot
Daytona Beach’s median sale sat around $320,000 in mid-2026, and homes took about 77 days to sell on average. With prices well below the FHA limit and insurance lower than on the southeast coast, FHA buyers here often qualify for more than they expect. You will see FHA next to conventional before choosing.
Why Choose On Mortgage for Your Daytona Beach FHA Loan
Tailored strategies, fast approvals and local insight to help your Daytona Beach FHA loan close smoothly.
Income done right
Seasonal, tip and retirement income documented correctly.
Beachside condo checks
Repairs, assessments and approval reviewed.
New or resale
FHA on mainland homes and new construction.
Frequently Asked Questions: FHA Loans
Can I qualify for FHA with seasonal income in Daytona Beach?
Yes, typically with a two-year history of the seasonal work and reasonable assurance that it will continue. Lenders average the income over that period.
Does FHA count Social Security and pension income?
Yes, when it is expected to continue for at least three years. Non-taxable income, such as much of Social Security, can be grossed up by 15% for qualifying.
Can I buy a beachside Daytona condo with FHA?
If the building is FHA approved or the unit qualifies for single-unit approval. Buildings with major storm repairs or large pending assessments often do not qualify until the work is done.
What is the FHA limit in Daytona Beach for 2026?
Volusia County uses the national floor of $541,287 for one unit, well above the local median.
Are tips counted as income for FHA?
Yes, if they are reported on your tax returns. Lenders generally average two years of reported tips.
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