The 2008 Appropriations Act revised maximum mortgage limits, allowing for an increase of 170% in certain geographic areas, or potentially up to 215% on a project-by-project basis for projects in High Cost Areas. HUD’s recent letter specifies High Cost Areas as of January 1, 2017, with thresholds set for each area.
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