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Flood Insurance in Maryland

Maryland average: $81/month · Updated September 2026

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$81
MD Avg/Month
+3%
vs National Avg
Yes
NFIP Available
Flood Zone Rating
Key Risk

Maryland Flood Insurance Requirements & NFIP Guide

Maryland homeowners in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) with federally-backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance. Standard homeowners insurance does NOT cover flood damage. Both NFIP and private flood policies are available.

State Requirements
Required in SFHA zones
Federally-backed mortgages in Special Flood Hazard Areas require it
Coverage Options
NFIP or private flood
Private flood often offers higher limits and broader coverage
Top Carriers in Maryland
State Farm, GEICO
Plus NFIP and private flood carriers
Expert Recommendation
Max dwelling + contents
NFIP caps at $250K dwelling / $100K contents — consider private for more

Flood Insurance Rates by City in Maryland

Rates vary significantly across Maryland cities. Urban markets like Baltimore tend to have higher rates due to traffic density and claim frequency, while smaller cities often offer more affordable premiums. Click any city to see a full rate breakdown and carrier comparison.

Baltimore
$139/mo
+72% vs state avg
Baltimore City County
Columbia
$87/mo
+8% vs state avg
Howard County
Germantown
$92/mo
+14% vs state avg
Montgomery County
Silver Spring
$98/mo
+22% vs state avg
Montgomery County
Waldorf
$95/mo
+18% vs state avg
Charles County
Ellicott City
$76/mo
-6% vs state avg
Howard County
Frederick
$82/mo
+2% vs state avg
Frederick County
Rockville
$87/mo
+8% vs state avg
Montgomery County
Bethesda
$77/mo
-4% vs state avg
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg
$90/mo
+12% vs state avg
Montgomery County

How to Save on Flood Insurance in Maryland

Maryland homeowners have several options to reduce their flood insurance costs while maintaining essential flood protection.

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Compare multiple carriers
The spread between the highest and lowest quote in Maryland is often 40-60%. Getting quotes from State Farm, GEICO, Erie Insurance, and others simultaneously is the single highest-impact action you can take.
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Bundle your policies
Bundling flood insurance with another policy (typically auto + home) saves most Maryland residents 10-25% with the same carrier. This is a pre-approved discount with no strings attached.
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Raise your deductible
Moving from a $250 deductible to $1,000 can reduce your premium by 15-25% in Maryland. This works best if you have an emergency fund to cover the higher out-of-pocket cost.
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Ask about discounts
Maryland carriers offer discounts for: safe driving, low mileage, paperless billing, automatic payment, loyalty, and completing approved safety courses. Ask for a full discount audit when you quote.
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Maintain a clean record
A single at-fault accident can increase your Maryland premium by 30-50% for 3-5 years. Safe driving is the most powerful long-term cost control strategy.
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Review annually
Maryland insurance rates change every year. Set a reminder to re-shop your policy at renewal. Loyalty doesn't always mean the best rate — your current carrier may not be the cheapest option next year.

Best Flood Insurance Companies in Maryland

Top-rated carriers actively writing flood insurance policies in Maryland:

1
State Farm
2
GEICO
3
Erie Insurance
4
Allstate
5
Progressive

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