# 44 CFR § 61.8: Applicability of risk premium rates

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 44 CFR § 61.8
- **Heading:** Applicability of risk premium rates
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 44—Emergency Management and Assistance > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER B—INSURANCE AND HAZARD MITIGATION > PART 61—INSURANCE COVERAGE AND RATES

## Text

Risk premium rates are applicable to all flood insurance made available for:
(a) Any structure, the construction or substantial improvement of which was started after December 31, 1974 or on or after the effective date of the initial FIRM, whichever is later.
(b) Coverage which exceeds the following limits:
(1) For dwelling properties in States other than Alaska, Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, and Guam (i) $35,000 aggregate liability for any property containing only one unit, (ii) $100,000 for any property containing more than one unit, and (iii) $10,000 liability per unit for any contents related to such unit.
(2) For dwelling properties in Alaska, Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, and Guam (i) $50,000 aggregate liability for any property containing only one unit, (ii) $150,000 for property containing more than one unit, and (iii) $10,000 aggregate liability per unit for any contents related to such unit.
(3) For churches and other properties (i) $100,000 for the structure and (ii) $100,000 for contents of any such unit.
(c) Any structure or the contents thereof for which the chargeable rates prescribed by this part would exceed the risk premium rates.

## Nearby sections

- [44 CFR § 61.1 § 61.1 Purpose of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.1.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.2 § 61.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.2.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.3 § 61.3 Coverage and benefits provided under the Standard Flood Insurance Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.3.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.4 § 61.4 Properties in violation of law, regulation, or ordinance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.4.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.5 § 61.5 Deductibles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.5.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.6 § 61.6 Maximum amounts of coverage available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.6.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.7 § 61.7 Risk premium rate determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.7.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.8 § 61.8 Applicability of risk premium rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.8.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.9 § 61.9 Establishment of chargeable rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.9.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.10 § 61.10 Requirements for issuance or renewal of flood insurance coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.10.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.11 § 61.11 Effective date and time of coverage under the Standard Flood Insurance Policy—New Business Applications and Endorsements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.11.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.12 § 61.12 Rates based on a flood protection system involving Federal funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.12.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.13 § 61.13 Standard Flood Insurance Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.13.md)
- [44 CFR § 61.14 § 61.14 Standard Flood Insurance Policy Interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-61.8. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.