Proposed Changes to Citizens Property Insurance Rate Caps

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this change would allow Citizens Property Insurance to increase premiums for new policyholders beyond current statutory limits, potentially leading to higher insurance costs for property owners who cannot find coverage in the private market.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Citizens Property Insurance policyholders

New policyholders and those renewing policies issued after June 1, 2026, may face rate increases exceeding current statutory limits.

Florida property owners

Property owners seeking new coverage through the state-backed insurer may be subject to higher premiums if they do not qualify for the primary residence exception.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is a state-created, non-profit, tax-exempt government entity that provides insurance to Florida property owners who cannot find coverage in the private market. context

Summary

This bill would remove existing annual rate increase caps for new Citizens Property Insurance policies and their subsequent renewals starting June 1, 2026. These limitations would continue to apply only to policies covering primary residences in counties where the state determines there is a lack of insurance market competition.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this change would allow Citizens Property Insurance to increase premiums for new policyholders beyond current statutory limits, potentially leading to higher insurance costs for property owners who cannot find coverage in the private market.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my current Citizens insurance policy be affected by these rate cap changes?

The bill specifies that the removal of rate caps applies to new policies issued on or after June 1, 2026, and their subsequent renewals, rather than existing policies.

Are there any protections left if I live in a county with little insurance competition?

Yes, the bill includes an exception for new policies covering a primary residence in counties where the Office of Insurance Regulation determines there is not a reasonable degree of competition.

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Removal of Rate Caps

The bill signals a move toward allowing the state-backed insurer to charge market-based rates for new policies, moving away from the previous policy of capped annual increases.

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