Flood insurance in San Rafael, CA

Standard home policies exclude flood — and from coastal areas to riverside towns, plenty of property has real flood exposure.

3independent agencies listed
3serving businesses too

San Rafael, CA market figures computed from public licensing records as of 2026. “Records” reflect each agency’s earliest entry in the licensing file — see how we source data.

Flood coverage to consider

  • Building coverage
  • Contents coverage
  • NFIP policies
  • Private flood markets
  • Excess flood (above NFIP limits)
  • Basement coverage (limited by policy type)

Coverage needs vary. A licensed agent will help you decide what applies — we don't provide quotes or advice.

Homes in San Rafael

Dwelling coverage follows what it would cost to rebuild locally, not the listing price. Housing facts for San Rafael give that conversation a starting point.

$1,355,600median home value
1968median year homes built
53%of homes owner-occupied
22,910households

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), for San Rafael.

Flood history in Marin County

Standard homeowners policies don't cover flood damage. Federal flood program records show what flooding has actually done in Marin County.

3,301NFIP flood claims on record since 1978
$53.9Mpaid to NFIP policyholders
269claims in the last 10 years
10federal disaster declarations since 2000

Source: FEMA public records (disaster declarations and National Flood Insurance Program claims), county-level figures for Marin County. NFIP figures reflect the federal flood program only, not private flood policies.

Independent agencies in San Rafael

3 businesses listed from public licensing records. Preferred Agencies are clearly labeled and shown first; other listings are alphabetical. Listings are not endorsements.

1broker, L.P.

San Rafael, CA

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2020 · NPN 19436645 · public licensing record

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2015 · NPN 7486633 · public licensing record

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HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2020 · NPN 8627183 · public licensing record

Source: Public licensing records: Texas DOI (Socrata) + Florida DFS bulk file; Iowa open data (CC-BY 4.0) for contact enrichment.

Other coverage in San Rafael

Agencies in this market may also help with related lines that have local licensing depth.

Flood in nearby markets in Marin County

Browse nearby markets with enough listed agencies to support a local flood page.

Frequently asked questions

How many independent agencies can help with flood insurance in San Rafael, CA?

Public licensing records list 3 independent agencies in San Rafael, California with qualifications that match flood insurance, within Marin County. Listings are public-record based and are not endorsements.

Can I compare flood insurance with agencies near San Rafael?

Yes. You can request quotes in San Rafael, or browse Novato to compare independent agencies in nearby markets in Marin County.

What happens after I request flood insurance quotes in San Rafael?

Tell us what you need once. We show who may contact you, then connect you with a licensed independent agency serving San Rafael. We are not an insurance agency and we do not sell your information into a bidding marketplace.

Isn't flood covered by homeowners insurance?

Generally no — flood is a standard exclusion. A separate flood policy covers it, and an agent can compare NFIP and private options.

Is there a waiting period?

NFIP policies typically have a 30-day waiting period unless tied to a loan closing. Don't wait for a storm in the forecast.

Tell us what you need once.

We'll connect you with an independent agency serving San Rafael, and you'll always know who may contact you.

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