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Phone counseling is available statewide for seniors in rural areas." } } ] } ] --- Free HECM guidance — no sales pressure Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm ET [Contact](/contact) [![HECMAcademy — reverse mortgage education](/__l5e/assets-v1/11c6d22b-7f84-4add-8068-34dad2c8a5b7/hecmacademy-logo.png)](/) [How it works](/#how) Learn [Free Guide](/guide)[FAQ](/faq)[Blog](/blog)[Retirement Tax Guide](/retirement-tax-guide)[Heirs Guide](/heirs-guide) By State [California](/reverse-mortgage/california)[Texas](/reverse-mortgage/texas)[Florida](/reverse-mortgage/florida)[Arizona](/reverse-mortgage/arizona)[Colorado](/reverse-mortgage/colorado)[Virginia](/reverse-mortgage/virginia)[Utah](/reverse-mortgage/utah)[Washington](/reverse-mortgage/washington)[Ohio](/reverse-mortgage/ohio)[Illinois](/reverse-mortgage/illinois)[Maryland](/reverse-mortgage/maryland)[North Carolina](/reverse-mortgage/north-carolina)[Oregon](/reverse-mortgage/oregon)[Hawaii](/reverse-mortgage/hawaii) [All states →](/reverse-mortgage) [Calculator](/calculator)[About](/about) [Expert advisor (888) 203-8887 Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm ET ](tel:+18882038887)[Check Eligibility](/#quickcheck) [](tel:+18882038887)[Check Eligibility](/#quickcheck) [HECMAcademy](/) / [State Guides](/reverse-mortgage) / Pennsylvania State Guide # Reverse Mortgage (HECM) Guide for Pennsylvania Homeowners 62+ Pennsylvania has approximately 1 million homeowner households led by someone 62 or older — one of the largest senior homeowner populations in the Northeast. With a median home value of $232,000, Pennsylvania homeowners can often qualify for a HECM with modest properties. For retirees in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or smaller Pennsylvania communities, eliminating a monthly mortgage payment or accessing equity for healthcare can be financially significant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 1-Year Estimates (Table B25077); U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 1-Year Estimates (Table B25007) 2026 FHA Lending Limit ## $1,249,125 Pennsylvania's home values are well below the 2026 FHA HECM limit of $1,249,125. Virtually all Pennsylvania homeowners can access HECM proceeds based on their full appraised value. Only premium Philadelphia Main Line or high-value Pittsburgh properties would approach the national cap, and still rarely exceed it. Source: HUD Mortgagee Letter 2025-21 ## Pennsylvania Reverse Mortgage Protections Pennsylvania does not require additional reverse mortgage counseling beyond the federal HUD mandate. The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities regulates mortgage lenders. Pennsylvania seniors benefit from the Property Tax and Rent Rebate program (Act 1 of 2006), which provides rebates of up to $1,000 for qualifying homeowners 65 and older — reducing annual costs for HECM holders who must keep taxes current. Source: Pennsylvania Act 1 of 2006 (Property Tax Relief); Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities ## HUD-Approved Counseling in Pennsylvania Federal law requires an independent counseling session before any HECM application. Counseling can be done by phone and typically takes 60–90 minutes. [Find a HUD-approved counselor in Pennsylvania →](https://hudapps.hud.gov/HUDApps/HECMCounselorsApp/?state=PA) ## Pennsylvania HECM FAQ ### Are HECMs available in Pennsylvania? Yes. HECMs are available statewide in Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and rural communities. FHA-approved lenders licensed in Pennsylvania can originate HECM loans. ### Does Pennsylvania require additional reverse mortgage counseling? No. Pennsylvania relies on the federal HUD counseling requirement. Before any HECM application, borrowers must complete a session with a HUD-approved independent counselor. Pennsylvania has HUD-approved agencies in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and surrounding areas. ### How do Pennsylvania property taxes interact with a HECM? HECM borrowers must keep property taxes current. Pennsylvania's Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program provides rebates of up to $1,000 for qualifying homeowners 65 and older. Combined with local Homestead Exemptions, this can significantly reduce annual tax bills for Pennsylvania HECM holders. ### What if I have a HELOC on my Pennsylvania home? An existing HELOC must be paid off and the line closed at HECM closing. The payoff typically comes from HECM proceeds. Pennsylvania lenders will require title to be free of subordinate liens. ### Where can I find a HUD-approved HECM counselor in Pennsylvania? Use the HUD HECM Counselor Search (link above) filtered to Pennsylvania. Agencies are available in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Phone counseling is available statewide for seniors in rural areas. ### Compare nearby states - [Reverse Mortgage Guide for Maryland →](/reverse-mortgage/maryland) - [Reverse Mortgage Guide for Ohio →](/reverse-mortgage/ohio) [Estimate your HECM — Pennsylvania homeowners →](/#prequal?src=state_pennsylvania) Reviewed by the HECMAcademy Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · [How we vet this content](/about#editorial-standards) ## Get the Free HECM Guide (PDF) An 8-page plain-English guide to how the FHA HECM works — sent straight to your inbox. Company website First nameLast name EmailPhoneZIP code Age range 55-6162-6970-7980+ I agree to receive calls and texts from HECM Academy about reverse mortgages. 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