University of Tampa: Is flood insurance legally required for every Florida property?
DIRECT ANSWER
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer consumer page says Florida law does not require homeowners to have flood insurance, while federally backed mortgages in high-risk flood areas may require it; lender and property-specific rules matter.
Sources & verification
- myfloridacfo.com Florida/federal agency
- fema.gov Florida/federal agency
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