pa-56-31-1102: Increased lending limits and terms for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program (Part II)

Summary

This notice provides information about the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program (Program) established under 35 Pa.C.S. §§ 7361 7378.5 (relating to Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program), as amended by the act of October 29, 2020 (P.L. 739, No. 91). Under Act 21 of 2026, The Fiscal Code (72 P.S. §§ 1 1810.10005) is amended to increase the loan limits and loan terms established under the Program. The Fiscal Code increased the loan limits as noted as follows and added a 30-year term for loans of more than $300,000. Lending Limits and Repayment Terms (Effective 07/12/2026) Project Maximum Loan Maximum Limit Payment (per month) Facility $750,000 or 50% (whichever is less) 30 Years $2,772.15 New Aerial Apparatus $750,000 30 Years $2,772.15 New Heavy Duty Rescue (GVWR 14,700+ lbs.) $375,000 or 50% (whichever is less) 30 Years $1,386.07 New Light Duty Rescue $200,000 or 50% (whichever is less) 20 Years $1,011.77 New Apparatus* $375,000 or 50% (whichever is less) 30 Years $1,386.07 New Ambulance $200,000 or 50% (whichever is less) 20 Years $1,011.77 New Watercraft Rescue $75,000 or 50% (whichever is less) 20 Years $379.14 Used Equipment/Apparatus $300,000 or 80% (whichever is less) 20 Years $1,517.65 Repair/Refurbish+ $150,000 or 80% (whichever is less) 20 Years $758.83 New Equipment $75,000 (Once per 5-year period) 20 Years $379.41 * Includes Pumpers, Tankers, Utility, Special Service Vehicles Includes Apparatus, Aerial Apparatus, Heavy Duty Rescue and Light...

The agency’s own summary, as published.