Landlord Insurance in Texas
A landlord insurance policy in Texas runs an estimated $1,806 a year. That number is a representative estimate for comparison, not a quote: your actual premium is driven by the rental's value and condition, your coverage limits, and prior claims, which is why comparing carriers matters.
*Illustrative figure for comparison, not a quote. Top local risk: hail, wind & flood.
Texas's dominant exposure is hail, wind & flood, and that risk is a big reason landlord insurance is priced and underwritten the way it is locally. Insurers weigh hail, wind & flood history when they set rates and decide what to cover, so it is worth confirming your policy actually responds to it before you buy.
About 36% of Texas's households rent rather than own, across roughly 30.5M residents — context that shapes how much landlord insurance the state buys and how carriers compete here. Texas sets no statutory cap on deposits but requires prompt itemized refunds. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Insurance before you rely on them.
Coverage that matters here.
Dwelling
Repairs or rebuilds the rental structure after a covered loss like fire or storm.
Liability
Pays legal and medical costs if a tenant or visitor is injured on the property.
Loss of rent
Replaces rental income while the unit is uninhabitable after a covered claim.
Other structures
Covers detached garages, fences, and sheds on the rental lot.
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Landlord Insurance in Texas, answered.
How much is landlord insurance in Texas?
A representative landlord insurance premium in Texas runs around $1,806 per year. This is an estimate for comparison, not a quote — your actual rate depends on the property, coverage limits, and insurer. Texas sets no statutory cap on deposits but requires prompt itemized refunds.
Is landlord insurance required by law?
No state legally mandates landlord insurance, but mortgage lenders almost always require it on a financed rental, and most owners carry it regardless to protect the asset and rental income.
How is landlord insurance different from homeowners insurance?
Homeowners policies assume you live in the home and exclude tenant-occupied risks. Landlord policies add loss-of-rent coverage and rental-specific liability, while typically excluding the tenant's personal belongings.
Does landlord insurance cover the tenant's belongings?
No. The tenant's personal property is covered by their own renters insurance. Landlord coverage protects the building, your liability, and your rental income, not the contents the tenant owns.