Home insurance in Billings, MT

No hazard here rates high. A standard homeowners policy should cover most homes.

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Free. Risk score, rebuild estimate and the coverage it likely needs.

Median home

$312K

Homeowners

64.8%

Residents

118,321

What a home in Billings needs covered

5 hazards, sorted by what it takes to insure them. Levels are modeled for the area; a specific address can differ.

Buy separately

Needs its own policy

Not in a homeowners policy. Worth pricing before you buy.

Flood

Moderate

Not included in a homeowners policy. A lender may require it in a mapped flood zone.

Earthquake

Low

Not included in a homeowners policy. Earthquake policies usually carry a percentage deductible.

Usually excluded

Hard to insure

Most policies exclude earth movement.

Landslide

Low

Most policies exclude earth movement, and an earthquake policy rarely adds it back.

Included

In a standard homeowners policy

Check limits, but no extra policy needed.

Coastal wind

Moderate

Covered by a standard policy. Check for a separate wind or hail deductible.

Wildfire

Moderate

Covered by a standard policy, though some carriers limit new business near open land.

Modeled hazard levels for the area. Know Billings well and something looks wrong? Tell us.

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Common questions

Do I need separate flood insurance in Billings?

Standard homeowners policies exclude flood damage, so flood coverage is purchased separately (through the NFIP or a private flood insurer). With flood risk rated Moderate here, it's worth confirming your flood exposure before you buy.

Is earthquake insurance required in Billings?

Earthquake damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies and isn't legally required, but with earthquake risk rated Low in Billings, many owners add a separate earthquake policy or endorsement.

How do I find a homeowners insurance broker in Billings, MT?

You can connect with verified insurance professionals who serve Billings on this page. A local broker compares quotes across carriers, helps with hard-to-place or high-risk homes, and advises on coverage tailored to Billings.

Guides for Montana homeowners

Wildfire Mitigation: What Carriers Actually Look For

Wildfire mitigation can shift a borderline home into an insurable one — but only if carriers can verify the work. This piece explains the underwriting mechanics behind defensible space, home hardening, and the documentation that makes mitigation legible to a carrier.

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