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What’s the 80% rule in home insurance?
I've just started searching for my first home, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about home ownership. I keep hearing about the 80% rule for home insurance—it sounds important, but I can't figure out what it means. What's the 80% rule, and how do I make sure to follow it?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question!
The 80% rule stipulates that when a
home insurance
claim is filed, your home must be insured for at least 80% of its replacement cost. If not, your insurance provider isn’t required to pay out more than 80% of the claim. This rule mostly comes into play when you upgrade or make additions to your home. As long as you keep your insurance agent informed of new developments in your home, you should be able to follow the 80% rule just fine!
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