Homeowners Insurance & Natural Hazard Costs in Barre

Barre pairs genuinely low homeowners-insurance costs with a real, catastrophic, recent flood history this record discloses directly.

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Among the lowest homeowners insurance in Vermont

Citations reviewed this pass ran approximately $801-$1,138/year, with one source describing Barre's rate as the lowest in the state.

A real, catastrophic 2023 flood

Barre suffered catastrophic flooding on July 10-11, 2023, with approximately 8 inches of rain devastating downtown businesses, destroying homes in the city's north end, and causing one fatality.

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Standard homeowners policies typically exclude flood damage -- movers should separately price NFIP or private flood coverage given this real, documented history.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.