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For a condo, the core policy is condo insurance, also called HO-6, because it covers your personal property, the interior of your unit, liability, and additional living expenses. You should also check whether you need separate flood coverage, and in some coastal Texas locations separate wind/hail coverage, but neither is automatic in a condo policy.
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- Get the HOA master policy summary before you buy.
- Buy HO-6 condo insurance for the unit interior, belongings, liability, and loss of use.
- Add or confirm loss assessment coverage.
- Check whether flood insurance is needed separately.
- Ask the agent whether any wind or hail coverage issue applies to your exact location.
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Texas Department of Insurance says condominium insurance covers your personal property and the interior of your unit, plus liability and additional living expenses. The condo association’s master policy covers the building or common areas, not your belongings or the inside of your unit.
- Ask whether the HOA master policy is bare-walls-in or all-in, because that changes how much interior coverage you need.
- A standard condo policy can also include loss assessment coverage for special assessments after a covered loss.
- For a condo loan, lenders commonly require HO-6 coverage sufficient to repair the unit to its pre-loss condition.
What it usually does not cover
TDI says most home policies do not cover flood damage, and condo insurance generally does not cover floods or earthquakes. Normal wear and tear is also excluded.
- If the condo is in a flood-prone area, ask separately about flood insurance.
- If the property is on the Texas coast or in certain Harris County coastal areas, wind and hail coverage may require TWIA instead of a standard policy.
- Read the policy or talk to the agent to confirm exact coverages, because TDI says coverages vary by policy.
Practical next steps
For a condo near St. Edward’s University in Austin, start by getting the HOA master policy details and then match your HO-6 limits to the gaps it leaves. Then check flood risk separately, since flood is not covered by most home policies.
- Ask the HOA or condo manager what the master policy covers and whether it includes the exterior, common areas, and any interior fixtures.
- Confirm whether your lender requires a specific HO-6 limit before closing.
- Check FEMA flood maps for the unit’s location if you want to know whether separate flood insurance is worth buying.
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