Average Cost of Homeowners Insurance in Florida
What is the average cost of homeowners insurance in Florida?
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Myles Ma
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Updated Jul 11, 2026
Home insurance in Florida costs Kin policyholders an average of $1,879 per year for $350,000 in dwelling coverage. Florida is among the most expensive states for home insurance in the country, with costs driven by extreme weather risk, particularly from hurricanes and tropical storms.
Other factors include a historically high volume of property lawsuits and rising reinsurance costs for insurers. Inflation also plays a role, as the price of construction materials and labor has increased the cost to repair or rebuild homes after a disaster.
How much is homeowners insurance in Florida?
The average cost of home insurance in Florida is $157 per month or $1,879 per year for a Kin policy with $350,000 in dwelling coverage. But your individual premium will depend on several factors, such as your home’s location, the materials used to build it, and your coverage limits. If your home requires a higher dwelling coverage limit — the part of your policy that pays to rebuild the physical structure — your premium will be higher.
The table below shows average costs across different dwelling limits for Kin customers.
| Dwelling coverage amount | Average monthly premium | Average annual premium |
| $350,000 | $157 | $1,879 |
| $500,000 | $224 | $2,684 |
| $750,000 | $336 | $4,026 |
| $1,000,000 | $447 | $5,368 |
Average premiums for Kin home insurance customers as of June 2026.
Average cost of home insurance in Florida by region
Where you live in Florida is one of the biggest factors affecting how much you pay for insurance. Homes near the coast — like those in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach — are more vulnerable to damage from hurricane winds and storm surges, and higher-risk homes cost more to insure. In contrast, inland cities like Ocala or Tallahassee often have relatively affordable rates.
| Region | Relative cost | Primary risk factors |
| South Florida (Coastal) | Highest | Hurricanes, storm surge |
| Gulf Coast | High | Hurricanes, storm surge |
| North Florida (Inland) | Moderate | Severe thunderstorms, wind |
| Central Florida (Orlando) | Most affordable | Sinkholes, hurricanes, thunderstorms |
Home insurance in high-risk areas in Florida
Due to inherent risks, many private companies have pulled out of coastal regions. As a result, some homeowners have turned to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state’s insurer of last resort. To avoid competing with the private market, Citizens must keep its prices high enough so it isn’t the cheapest option. By law, if a private company offers a plan within 20% of a Citizens quote, you must choose the private carrier.
Factors that impact the cost of home insurance in Florida
Several factors contribute to Florida’s high home insurance rates.
Natural disasters: Florida is frequently in the path of hurricanes and tropical storms. Because these events cause massive damage, insurance companies must charge more to make sure they manage widespread losses when necessary.
Rebuilding costs and inflation: The cost of labor and building supplies has increased, making it more expensive for insurers to repair or replace your home.
Reinsurance challenges: Reinsurance is essentially insurance for insurance companies. To protect themselves after events causing major losses, Florida insurers buy their own coverage. When the global price of reinsurance goes up, these costs are passed to homeowners.
Litigation and fraud: Historically, Florida has faced a high number of insurance lawsuits. Fraudulent “free roof” scams also drove up costs in recent years. While newly enacted laws have helped address these issues, past costs may still impact today’s premiums.
How to lower the cost of home insurance in Florida
While Florida has some of the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, you may be able to reduce your costs by hardening your home against weather damage or adjusting your coverage.
My Safe Florida Home grants: This state program offers up to $10,000 to help you strengthen your roof, windows, and doors. Upgrades like these may improve the risk profile of your home and lead to insurance discounts.
Wind mitigation inspection: Florida requires insurers to give discounts for safety features like roof-to-wall clips or water barriers. A professional inspection can prove you have taken steps to make your home storm-ready.
Raise your deductible: Increasing your out-of-pocket responsibility will lower your monthly bill. Just be sure you have enough money on hand to easily cover your deductible in the event of claimable damage.
Shop the private market: New laws have encouraged more insurance companies to enter Florida. Getting quotes from multiple private insurers can help you find a better rate than staying with Citizens.
Bundle your policies: Many companies offer a multi-policy discount if you buy both your home and auto insurance from them.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Florida home insurance so expensive?
Florida has high rates because it’s in the path of hurricanes and faces many insurance-related lawsuits. Additionally, the rising cost of reinsurance and building materials is typically passed on to homeowners, keeping premiums high.
Do I need flood insurance in Florida?
If you have a mortgage and live in a high-risk flood zone, your lender will likely require you to buy flood insurance. Even if it isn’t required, experts recommend it because standard home insurance doesn't cover flood-related damage from rising waters or storm surges.
Are hurricanes covered by Florida home insurance?
To some extent hurricanes are covered by home insurance. Most policies cover wind damage, but you are usually responsible for a hurricane deductible, which is a specified amount of damage you agree to cover out of pocket. Hurricane deductibles are typically higher than standard home insurance deductibles. Notably, flood damage resulting from hurricanes (or other storms) is never covered by standard home insurance. For financial protection from flooding, you must add a flood insurance endorsement to your homeowners coverage or purchase a separate flood insurance policy.