AL mortgage rates

Shelby County

Clear, current 2026 mortgage and refinance loan limits for homeowners in Shelby County, Alabama. Use the verified baseline numbers below to calculate your refinance payment, evaluate your home equity, and monitor when rate alerts make refinancing advantageous.

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2026 limits

2026 Mortgage Loan Limits

Shelby County

Conforming Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$832,750
2 units$1,066,250
3 units$1,288,800
4 units$1,601,750

FHA Loan Limits

Per property
1 unit$541,287
2 units$693,050
3 units$837,700
4 units$1,041,125

Source: Official Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and HUD loan limit schedules. Conforming data represents conventional maximums. Last synchronized: 2026 update cycle.

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Refinance Payment Estimate

Estimate Your Refinance in Shelby County

Use your current mortgage details to estimate a new refinance payment and potential monthly savings.

Estimated New Monthly Payment$2,528Principal & interest only
Home value − mortgage balance
Mortgage balance ÷ home value
Added to the proposed new loan
Proposed New Loan Amount$400,000
Estimated New Payment$2,528
Estimated Monthly SavingsAdd current rate

Estimates include principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance, closing costs, and mortgage insurance are not included.

About Shelby

A local view of the market.

Shelby County, AL, has a robust real estate market, with median home values around $398,000 in 2024. Located near Birmingham, the county is attractive for suburban living and offers diverse housing options. Alabaster, the largest city, has a population of around 33,000. Other popular cities include Pelham (population 24,000) and Helena (population 21,000). Shelby County offers a suburban lifestyle with excellent schools, modern amenities, and recreational areas, including Oak Mountain State Park. The strong local economy, centered on retail, healthcare, and education, makes it ideal for families and professionals who value quality of life and access to nature.

County snapshot

Market context.

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Public location data associated with this county record. Optional fields are shown only when present in the source.

Market areaBirmingham-HooverMapped market area
Area code13820CBSA / MSA reference
Featured communitiesHelena · Shelbyville · PelhamFrom the county record
Data year2026Aligned with this limit record
HelenaShelbyvillePelham
Top cities & communities

Communities to explore.

HelenaShelbyvillePelhamAlabaster
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