Texas Homeowners Insurance Rate Increases 2026

Nate Mclaughlin • April 18, 2026

Texas Homeowner Rates On The Rise

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If your Texas homeowners renewal came with sticker shock this year, you're not imagining things. Rates across the state are up another 18-28% in 2026 on top of double-digit increases in 2024 and 2025. Here's why—and what you can actually do about it.


Why Texas Homeowners Rates Keep Rising

Severe weather claims. Texas leads the nation in hail damage, freeze events (see 2021 Uri), tornadoes in North Texas, and hurricanes on the coast. Insurers are paying out record catastrophe claims year after year.

Repair costs skyrocketing. Labor shortages, lumber and material price volatility, and supply chain issues have driven the cost of rebuilding up 30-45% since 2020. A claim that cost $40,000 to resolve in 2020 now costs $60,000.

Reinsurance costs. The insurance companies that insure insurance companies have raised their prices dramatically. Those costs flow straight through to your premium.

Carriers exiting the Texas market. State Farm, Farmers, and others have tightened underwriting or stopped writing new business in certain ZIP codes. Fewer carriers competing for your business means higher rates.


8 Strategies to Lower Your Homeowners Premium

1. Shop the market. This is the single biggest lever. Rate differences between carriers for identical coverage can be $400-$1,200/year. An independent agent can shop 15+ carriers at once.

2. Raise your deductible. Going from $1,000 to $2,500 (or 1% to 2%) can drop your premium 10-20%. Keep the difference in savings as a self-insurance fund.

3. Bundle auto and home. Multi-policy discounts save 5-15% on BOTH policies.

4. Improve roof and wind protection. Impact-resistant shingles (Class 4) can save 15-35% on wind/hail deductible or premium in Texas.

5. Install security devices. Monitored alarms, video doorbells, smart water leak detectors, and centrally monitored fire alarms all qualify for discounts.

6. Review your coverage limits. Don't over-insure. Your dwelling should equal rebuild cost, not market value (land isn't insured).

7. Maintain continuous coverage. Gaps in homeowners coverage trigger higher rates when you re-insure. Never let coverage lapse between policies.

8. Ask about every discount. Claims-free discount, new home discount, paperless billing, autopay, senior citizen discounts, and loyalty discounts all stack.


What NOT to Do

Don't drop coverage to save money. Going from replacement cost to actual cash value, or cutting personal property limits, might save $100/year but cost you tens of thousands on a claim.

Don't go bare on wind/hail. In Texas, wind/hail deductibles are now commonly 1-2% of dwelling. On a $400,000 home, 2% is $8,000 out of pocket before insurance pays.

Don't let claims pile up. Two or more claims in 3-5 years can trigger non-renewal or steep rate increases.


Getting Your 2026 Policy Reviewed

If your renewal is up 15%+ or you haven't shopped the market in 2+ years, now is the time. An independent agent at TAP Insurance can review your current policy side-by-side with alternatives—for free.


Call TAP Insurance Agency at (800) 666-2254, text (817) 646-6700, or visit tapinsuretx.com

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