5 min readUpdated December 8, 2026

Texas Reverse Mortgage Guide (2026)

Everything Texas homeowners need to know about accessing equity, state laws, and lending limits.

Avg Home Value

$320,000

Lending Limit

$1,209,750

Texas Housing Market Analysis

The housing market in Texas is stable, with average values sitting at $320,000. This places most homeowners comfortably within the FHA's lending limits, ensuring you get the full benefit of federal insurance protections.

Loan Limits in Texas

For 2026, the federal lending limit is $1,209,750.

Since the median home value in Texas is below this cap, your loan amount will be determined strictly by your age and current interest rates, not by the lending cap.

Specific Laws for Texas

Texas has specific regulations that go beyond federal HUD guidelines:

Texas Constitution requires BOTH spouses to be at least 62. No "non-borrowing spouses" under 62 allowed on title.

Tax Note: High property taxes but no state income tax. Reverse mortgages generally cannot be used to pay tax liens immediately.

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Written by the Equity Access Team

Our content is reviewed by licensed mortgage specialists to ensure accuracy with 2025 HUD/FHA guidelines.