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Estimate Your Premium Costs

How much will your annual flood insurance premium cost? The information available in this section can give you a general idea.

Our Flood Quick Quotes display approximate costs based on general assumptions about a property. To receive a personalized flood insurance quote, contact your insurance agent or company, or find an agent serving your area.

Flood Quick Quote: Residential
Approximate premium costs for various coverage amounts on building only, contents only or building & contents; grouped by zones.
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Flood Quick Quote: Non-Residential
Approximate premium costs for various coverage amounts on building only, contents only or building & contents; grouped by zones.
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Flood Insurance Basics
Lists twelve different factors considered when calculating your flood insurance premium; determining pre-FIRM and post-FIRM; description of Special Flood Hazard Areas and Elevation Certificate Requirement.
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Nine Essential Rating Factors
List of nine factors considered in determining your flood insurance premium costs and resources that will help you to determine those factors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a waiting period for my policy to take effect?
Most likely. There is generally a 30-day waiting period from the time an insurance policy is purchased to when it actually goes into effect. Read about exceptions to this waiting period

Read more Frequently Asked Questions about policy costs and terms