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Property Charge Set-Aside (applicable to HECMs only)
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook Glossary November 26 2025
Updated 08-20-2026
Property Charge Set-Aside (applicable to HECMs only)
A Property Charge Set-Aside refers to a portion of a Borrower’s Principal Limit that is designated for payment of Property Charges. A Property Charge Set-Aside can result from a Borrower being required to establish a Life Expectancy Set-Aside (LESA) or when a Borrower elects to have the Mortgagee pay Property Charges on their behalf.
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