Find USDA Eligible Properties in Hendry County


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* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Clewiston • Denaud • Felda • *Fort Denaud • *Harlem • Hooker Point • Keri • *LaBelle• • •
What is a USDA Loan? |
The USDA 502 Guaranteed Loan Program is designed to help homebuyers in eligible rural areas secure affordable housing with no down payment required. Backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this loan offers competitive interest rates, flexible credit requirements, and lower mortgage insurance costs compared to conventional loans. Borrowers work with approved lenders, and the USDA provides a guarantee, reducing the lender’s risk and making homeownership more accessible. |
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• *Montura • *Pioneer • *Port LaBelle • Sears • South Clewiston • Sugarton
There are 106 USDA backed residential loans in Hendry county with an average loan balance of $93,900. Over 79% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $100,944. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,407 SqFt. Hendry county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.
The size of Hendry County is roughly 3,080 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Hendry County is 6. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Hendry County.
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Hendry County, Florida

Hendry County, located in the southwestern part of Florida, was established on May 11, 1923. The county was named in honor of Captain Francis A. Hendry, a Florida cattle rancher, politician, and military officer who served during the Seminole Wars. The region was initially inhabited by the Calusa Tribe but was later taken over by European explorers like the Spanish, who arrived in the 16th century.
Hendry County's total area is approximately 1,190 square miles, and it is bordered by Glades County to the north, Palm Beach County to the east, Broward County to the southeast, and Collier County to the south. The county seat of Hendry County is LaBelle, while Clewiston, a larger city, is known as "America's Sweetest Town," owing to its sugar production.
One fun fact about Hendry County is that it hosts the Annual Swamp Cabbage Festival in LaBelle, which celebrates the sabal palm, also known as the cabbage palm. This tree's heart can be consumed as a vegetable known as "swamp cabbage." The festival, which takes place in February, includes a variety of events such as parades, live music, and armadillo races.
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May 2025 Featured Agents | |
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Manuel Montes | from United Realty Group, inc. |
Greg Miners | from New Horizons Real Estate Corp. |
Ruth Valadez | from EXP Realty LLC |
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