Homeowner insurance crisis and state legislative reforms
Lafayette
Summary
Private insurers are pulling out of Lafayette — FAIR Plan policies in the 94549 zip code jumped 91% in a year. A state insurance department official presented three pending bills to reform the FAIR Plan, strengthen post-disaster claims handling, and set health-based smoke damage standards.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fewer private insurance options mean higher premiums for Lafayette homeowners.
Homeowners doing wildfire mitigation would gain coverage protections and possible grants under the proposed bills.
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