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How to protect your home with dwelling insurance

by Mary Clymer 03/07/2025

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Your home provides a safe space to live. What happens in the case of an emergency that compromises your home? Financially protecting your home can safeguard your space if perils arise. 

Dwelling insurance is the part of your homeowners insurance policy offering protection for the structure of the home. This article provides a basic guide to understanding dwelling coverage, policy scope and requirements. 

What is dwelling coverage?

If your home structure is damaged, dwelling coverage provides financial compensation. Your insurance policy would offer an estimate of the damages and provide funding for the cost of repairs. 

Your home structure includes walls, flooring, roof, foundation and windows. Sometimes dwelling insurance also covers attachments to the home, like a porch, garage, or deck.

How much dwelling coverage do you need if you own a rental property?

Rental property owners need a specific type of dwelling insurance for landlords. These policies generally include:

  • Liability coverage if the tenant is injured on the premises. 
  • Financial compensation for standard damages to property structure. 
  • Coverage for personal items being used by the tenant. 

Tenants should have renter’s insurance as well, as landlord's dwelling insurance won’t cover their personal items.

Is dwelling coverage required?

Dwelling coverage isn’t a requirement. However, most mortgage lenders do require dwelling insurance if you’re financing your home through them. Not only does it protect homeowners, it protects the lender’s investment.

About the Author
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Mary Clymer

 Hi, I'm Mary Clymer and I'd love to assist you. I've been a licensed Realtor in Michigan since 1997. I love my profession and strive to treat all my clients and fellow Realtors with respect, honesty and integrity. My greatest joy is to receive a second and third call from previous clients. It tells me I've made them very happy. Whether you are planning to buy or sell, that is my specialty.

 I was born and raised in the Onsted area, as were my daughters and I truly care about our County and State. My family, office family and faith in God have been my rock. I am very proud to be an Associate Broker with Heart O The Hills Realty.