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For a condo near NC State, you generally need an HO-6 condo policy for your unit, while the condo association’s master policy usually covers the building exterior and shared areas. You should also check whether you need separate flood, windstorm, or hail coverage based on the unit and lender requirements.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
Turn the answer into your next step
- Get the condo association’s master policy and read what it covers.
- Request written HO-6 quotes from several insurers.
- Ask whether you need separate flood coverage or windstorm/hail coverage.
- If you have a lender, confirm the policy meets its requirements before closing.
What coverage you need for a condo unit
A condo owner usually buys an HO-6 policy, which covers the inside of your unit and your personal belongings. The association’s master policy usually covers the building exterior and shared areas, but not your unit itself.
- The master policy often covers hallways, parking lots, and amenities.
- Your own policy should cover your unit’s interior and personal property.
- Ask for the association’s master policy so you know exactly where its coverage ends.
What to confirm before you buy
North Carolina homeowners policies may exclude windstorm, hail, or flood, so those risks need a separate check before you bind coverage. The North Carolina Department of Insurance says to ask whether a separate windstorm/hail or flood policy is right for you.
- Check with the condo association and your insurer about any minimum coverage rules in the governing documents.
- If the condo is at flood risk, standard homeowners coverage typically does not cover flood damage.
- Show quotes to your loan officer if you have a mortgage, because lenders may require specific coverage levels.
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