ANSWER
For a condo, you usually need your own HO-6 condo policy for the unit, even if the association has a master policy. The exact interior coverage you need depends on whether the HOA uses bare-walls or all-in coverage, and flood insurance is separate if flood risk applies.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
Turn the answer into your next step
- Get the HOA master policy details before you buy.
- Match your HO-6 coverage to the unit’s interior responsibility split.
- Ask about flood coverage if the condo sits in a flood-risk area.
- Confirm whether loss-assessment coverage is included or worth adding.
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Buy an HO-6 condo policy for your own unit. Texas guidance says condo owners still need their own insurance even when the association’s master policy covers common areas, and the association may cover only the common areas or, in some buildings, more of the unit structure.
- Your HO-6 policy is for the unit owner, not the association.
- The master policy usually covers common areas and shared building parts.
- Ask for the association’s insurance declarations page or certificate of insurance before you decide what your policy should cover.
What the master policy changes
The main question is whether the condo association’s master policy is bare-walls or all-in. Bare-walls coverage usually leaves most interior finishes and upgrades to you, while all-in coverage may include original fixtures and standard finishes inside the unit.
- Bare-walls means you generally insure the interior surfaces, fixtures, and upgrades.
- All-in may already cover original fixtures and standard finishes.
- Texas guidance says the exact split depends on the HOA’s master policy.
Other coverages to check
Standard condo and homeowners policies typically do not cover flood damage, so separate flood insurance is needed if flood risk applies to the property. Texas condo guidance also notes that owners may need liability protection, personal property coverage, and possibly loss-assessment coverage.
- Flood insurance is separate from the condo policy if the home is in a flood-risk area.
- Make sure your policy covers your belongings and personal liability.
- Check whether your HOA can assess owners for a loss and whether your policy includes loss-assessment coverage.
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