Okaloosa County, FL Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Are you shopping for homeowners insurance for your Okaloosa County FL home? We can help you find the best rates and coverage options available at GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com. We provide up to 12 comparison quotes from the most competitive top-rated home insurance companies available in Florida. Our agents specialize in the best rates for Okaloosa County and have over 20+ years of experience. We are ready to help you take advantage of our free consulation so you can review the most affordable home policies available, with the best dwelling and liability coverage plans. Protecting your home from hurricanes, lightning and fires is important to every homeowner. But that's not all your homeowners policy is limited to, ask our agents what coverage is the right fit for you. We have a variety of options to choose from to make sure your home and family are safe.

Okaloosa County Coastal Home Insurance

Because Okaloosa County is considered a coastal area, it is important to know that flood protection is crucial for homes in Okaloosa County that are prone to hurricanes and tropical storms. We recommend you speak with us if you have questions about your coastal policy coverage. Flood insurance coverage is not part of your basic homeowners (HO-3) policy, but can easily be bundled to help give you the added protection you need. We offer an easy way to review the best flood insurance rates for Okaloosa County, please give us a call at 888-620-1954 for completitive flood insurance rates in your area.

Average Rates in Okaloosa County

Did you know the average home insurance premium for the state of Florida is $2165 a year. That's $180.42 a month in home insurance cost. Now depending on if this average premium is higher or lower than what you are currently paying, it's also smart to keep in mind who your current insurance carrier is and what type of coverage you currently have available for your home in Okaloosa County. We can help you save up to 40% by applying all the available discounts and credits, plus shopping your coverage with up to 12 different home insurance providers that currently have competitive rates in Okaloosa County FL. Simply give us a call now at 1-888-685-4704

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Okaloosa County, FL Housing Demographics

With 180,822 residents living within the Okaloosa County area there are over 92,407 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 48,457 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Okaloosa County.

Okaloosa County, FL Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Okaloosa County (FIPS: 12091), it's important to understand that this county is in a coastal area and has great risk of damage due to hurricanes, windstorms, hail and flooding. The wind and hail insurance program provided through the state of Florida is the states opportunity to help provide additional wind/hail coverage when insurance companies exclude it from homeowners and other policies sold to coastal residents. You can buy wind and hail insurance coverage through us and we will shop multiple companies to package the best coverage option for you. If you are shopping for quotes in Okaloosa County, FL, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Okaloosa County boarders a shoreline which increases the risk of wind, hail and flood damage. We will look into providing the best rates possible considering your home is located in the coastal area of Florida.

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As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your Florida homeowners insurance.

• Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Okaloosa County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
• Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Okaloosa County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
• Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Okaloosa County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
• Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
• Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.