Oregon guide
Oregon condo insurance risk
Oregon condo insurance reads against a hardening market on multiple fronts. ORS 100.435 (condos) and ORS 94.675 (HOAs) require all-risk master coverage and liability insurance.
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They do not mandate earthquake or wildfire coverage. Insurers have retreated from wildfire-exposed parts of the state, and Cascadia seismic exposure runs throughout. Boards may raise deductibles to $10,000 or the FNMA cap by resolution — a flexibility that drives owner exposure.
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What ORS Chapter 100 and 94 require
Master property insurance on common elements at full replacement cost (typically), general liability coverage in reasonable amounts, fidelity bond for Class I/II HOA developments. The statutes do not require earthquake, wildfire, or flood coverage. Deductibles may be raised by board resolution up to $10,000 or the FNMA maximum.
Wildfire and the southern/eastern Oregon market
Santiam Canyon, Rogue Valley, and other higher-exposure Oregon markets have seen sustained carrier withdrawal. Surplus-lines placements and separate wildfire endorsements are increasingly common. Some associations operate with wildfire exclusions. Read the master-policy declarations and exclusions endorsement carefully for any wildfire-related conditions or carve-outs.
Cascadia earthquake exposure
Earthquake coverage is typically a separate, optional rider. Deductibles often run 5–15 percent of insured value. Many associations decline earthquake coverage entirely. Size your HO-6 loss-assessment coverage against realistic seismic exposure regardless of master-policy treatment.
Deductible flexibility and the FNMA constraint
Oregon law allows boards to raise deductibles by resolution up to $10,000 or the FNMA maximum. Above 5 percent of insured value, Fannie Mae financing eligibility tightens. Verify the deductible structure relative to financing implications.
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Oregon legal references
- ORS 100.435 — Required condo association insurance
- ORS 94.675 — Required HOA insurance
- Oregon FAIR Plan Association
Informational only. Not legal advice. Always confirm against current statute and counsel.
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- Request the master policy declarations page and exclusions endorsement
- Verify ORS 100.435 (condo) or ORS 94.675 (HOA) compliance
- Identify wildfire treatment — covered, excluded, or separate policy
- Identify earthquake treatment — typically separate rider
- Confirm fidelity bond compliance (Class I/II HOA developments)
- Verify deductible structure relative to 5% Fannie Mae threshold
- Request recent claim history (last 5 years)
- Ask about any recent non-renewal letters or carrier changes
- Determine all-in vs. bare-walls coverage type
- Size HO-6 loss-assessment limit against realistic seismic and wildfire exposure
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The math
$20,000,000 building
× 5% wind deductible
= $1,000,000
sits between the storm damage and the first dollar the insurer pays — and can be passed to owners as a loss assessment.
Bare-walls vs. all-in
A bare-walls master policy stops at the unfinished walls — your HO-6 has to cover drywall, flooring, cabinets, and fixtures. An all-in policy reaches the original fixtures. Which one your building carries decides how much HO-6 coverage you actually need.
Loss-assessment coverage on your HO-6 is the buffer for the deductible above — and it's frequently set too low.
Source documents
- Declaration & bylawsthe rules
- Budget & financialsthe money
- Reserve studythe big repairs
- Meeting minuteswhat the board fears
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An assessment in the minutes but not the estoppel; a reserve the budget never funds.
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Oregon Condo Building Envelope and Water Intrusion: What Portland Buyers Should Read
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Condo Master Insurance Red Flags: What to Check Before Closing
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