The short answer is:
Yes… But Not Like a Traditional Condo Insurance Policy
Many California condo owners are surprised to learn that the California FAIR Plan can provide coverage for condo owners who are unable to obtain insurance through the standard market. However, it is important to understand that the FAIR Plan is not the same as a traditional HO-6 condo insurance policy.
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What Does the California FAIR Plan Cover?
What Does the California FAIR Plan Cover?
Can Condo Owners Buy a California FAIR Plan Policy?
Yes.
The California FAIR Plan offers insurance options for condo owners who have difficulty obtaining traditional coverage. However, it generally provides basic property protection rather than the broad coverage found in a standard HO-6 policy.
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What Does a Standard HO-6 Condo Policy Cover?
A traditional HO-6 condo policy typically includes:
✅ Walls-in coverage
✅ Personal property
✅ Personal liability
✅ Loss of use
✅ Medical payments
✅ Additional living expenses
HO-6 insurance is specifically designed to protect the parts of your condo that the HOA master policy does not insure.
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What Does the California FAIR Plan Cover?
The FAIR Plan primarily provides coverage for:
- Fire
- Smoke
- Lightning
- Internal Explosion
The FAIR Plan was created to provide basic property insurance protection when homeowners and condo owners cannot obtain insurance through traditional carriers.
What Does the FAIR Plan NOT Cover?
A standard FAIR Plan policy generally does not include:
❌ Personal liability
❌ Theft coverage
❌ Most water damage claims
❌ Broad homeowners or condo coverage
❌ Many protections commonly found in an HO-6 policy
This is why many FAIR Plan customers purchase a companion policy.
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California FAIR Plan + Difference In Conditions (DIC) Insurance Explained
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The Typical Solution: FAIR Plan + DIC Policy
For many condo owners, the recommended solution is:
California FAIR Plan
Provides fire coverage.
Difference In Conditions (DIC) Policy
May provide:
- Liability coverage
- Theft coverage
- Water damage coverage
- Additional living expenses
- Broader property protection
Together, the FAIR Plan and DIC policy can create protection similar to a traditional homeowners or condo insurance policy.
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Will a Bank Accept a DIC Policy Without a California FAIR Plan?
Will a Bank Accept a DIC Policy Without a FAIR Plan?
Will My Mortgage Company Accept a FAIR Plan?
In many cases, yes.
Most lenders are familiar with California FAIR Plan policies and will accept them when combined with appropriate companion coverage. However, lender requirements vary.
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Need Condo Insurance or California FAIR Plan Coverage?
Whether you need a traditional HO-6 condo policy, FAIR Plan coverage, or a FAIR Plan + DIC package, we can help review your HOA master policy and find the best solution.
Helpful Resources
- Condo Insurance in Orange County, CA
- Best Condo Insurance in Orange County, CA
- HO6 Condo Insurance in Orange County, CA
- California FAIR Plan Specialist Agent in South Orange County
- California FAIR Plan Insurance in Orange County
Contact a California FAIR Plan & Condo Insurance Specialist
James C.Q. Banh
Starwest Insurance Services, LLC
📞 Office: 714-893-7271
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Serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, and all of California since 1995. No Broker Fees.