Question 1

How much is homeowners insurance in St. Johns County?

Accepted Answer

In 2026 a typical newer single-family home in Nocatee, Julington Creek or World Golf Village runs roughly 2,500 to 5,000 dollars a year. Older homes, homes near the coast in St. Augustine Beach, Vilano, Crescent Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach, and anything with an aging roof can run 5,000 to 12,000 or more. Roof age, construction year, wind mitigation credits and distance from the water are the biggest drivers.

Question 2

Do I need flood insurance in St. Augustine?

Accepted Answer

If you have a federally backed mortgage on a home in a FEMA high-risk zone (A or V), yes. Everywhere else it is optional and still a good idea. Large parts of downtown St. Augustine, Davis Shores, Anastasia Island and the areas along the San Sebastian and Matanzas rivers flood in storms, and inland neighborhoods have flooded from heavy rain. NFIP policies have a 30-day waiting period, so do not wait for a storm to be named.

Question 3

What is Citizens Insurance and should I use it?

Accepted Answer

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is the state-created insurer for Florida homeowners who cannot find coverage in the private market. It is often the only option for older coastal homes. Citizens can move you to a private carrier if that carrier offers a comparable premium, and its policies carry some extra assessments and requirements, including flood coverage rules that phased in for policyholders. Ask your agent whether a private carrier will write your home before defaulting to Citizens.

Question 4

What is the minimum car insurance in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida requires 10,000 dollars of personal injury protection and 10,000 dollars of property damage liability. It does not require bodily injury liability, which is why so many drivers here are effectively uninsured for the harm they cause. Most agents recommend at least 100,000 per person and 300,000 per accident in bodily injury plus uninsured motorist coverage. Expect rates in St. Johns County to run 1,800 to 3,500 a year for a typical driver with full coverage.

Question 5

What is a four-point inspection and why does my insurer want one?

Accepted Answer

A four-point inspection documents the condition and age of the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. Florida carriers typically require it on homes older than about 20 to 30 years before writing or renewing a policy, and problems like an older roof, polybutylene plumbing or certain electrical panels can block coverage. It costs about 100 to 200 dollars and is often bundled with a wind mitigation inspection.

Question 6

Why did my Florida homeowners premium go up so much?

Accepted Answer

Reinsurance costs, hurricane losses, litigation and fraud pushed Florida premiums up sharply from about 2020 through 2024, and several carriers went insolvent or left the state. Legislative changes in 2022 and 2023 aimed to reduce lawsuits, and the market has stabilized somewhat since, but rates remain high. Shopping through an independent agent each renewal and keeping your roof under about 15 years old are the main levers you control.

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