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For a condo, you typically want condo insurance, not a standard homeowners policy. Texas condo coverage usually protects your unit’s interior, personal property, liability, and additional living expenses, while the HOA master policy covers the building’s shared parts.
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- Get the HOA master policy declarations before you shop.
- Choose condo insurance for the interior, belongings, liability, and living expenses.
- Ask about umbrella liability if you want more than the condo policy provides.
- Check whether wind and hail coverage timing matters before storm season.
- If denied by two companies, ask about the Texas FAIR Plan.
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Texas condo insurance is the right fit for a condo owner near Angelo State University. The Texas Department of Insurance says condo insurance covers your personal property and the interior of your unit, plus liability and additional living expenses.
- A standard homeowners policy is for a house, not the condo ownership setup.
- Your HOA’s master policy may cover the exterior or shared structure, but the boundary depends on the HOA.
- If the HOA policy does not cover the exterior, your coverage needs can change, so check the master policy declarations.
What to ask the HOA or insurer
Before you buy, confirm exactly where the HOA master policy stops and your policy starts. Texas Department of Insurance says condo coverage can also vary based on what common property you are responsible for under HOA rules.
- Ask whether the master policy is bare walls, modified walls, or all-in.
- Ask whether you need coverage for upgrades, fixtures, or other interior improvements.
- Ask whether extra liability coverage makes sense, since TDI says you can buy an umbrella policy for more liability protection.
If you cannot get a standard policy
If two insurers turn you down, Texas guidance says you may be able to get coverage through the Texas FAIR Plan Association, which sells homeowners and condo insurance. The FAIR Plan is usually more expensive than a standard company.
- Use the FAIR Plan only after you cannot find a Texas-licensed company willing to insure you.
- Talk to your agent about the Texas FAIR Plan process.
- The Texas Department of Insurance also says to shop early for wind and hail coverage.
- Source date matters in Texas storm seasons, so do not wait until the last minute.
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