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Home insurance nonrenewals and declinations in ZIP 77414 (Bay City, Matagorda County)
That's 4.9 nonrenewals per 1,000 active policies in 77414, close to the Texas figure of 4.8. By number of nonrenewals, 77414 ranks #419 of 1,922 Texas ZIP codes on this site.
Month by month
| Month (action effective) | Nonrenewals | Declinations | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 15 | 140 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 17 | 140 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 16 | 166 | 105 |
Nonrenewals here went from 15 in April 2026 to 16 in June 2026 (+7%). Three months is a short window, so treat this as a snapshot, not a trend line.
Reasons insurers gave in 77414
The most-cited nonrenewal reason here was Other, insurer's action. For declined applications it was Location of risk. These come from notices sent December 2025 to June 2026; a notice can cite several reasons.
Nonrenewals
| Reason cited | Notices citing it | Share of notices |
|---|---|---|
| Other, insurer's action | 175 | 84% |
| Insurer withdrawing from the market | 13 | 6.2% |
| Condition of property: other | 7 | 3.3% |
| Condition of property: roof | 5 | 2.4% |
| Increase in hazard | 4 | 1.9% |
| Failure to pay premiums when due | 4 | 1.9% |
Declined applications
| Reason cited | Notices citing it | Share of notices |
|---|---|---|
| Location of risk | 121 | 45% |
| Exposure to loss: wind, hail or hurricane | 90 | 34% |
| Condition of property: other | 23 | 8.6% |
| Other, insurer's action | 19 | 7.1% |
| Claims history | 18 | 6.7% |
| Exposure to loss: insurer's concentration of risk | 17 | 6.3% |
35% of declination notices here said aerial imagery was used (Texas: 50%).
Mobile homes: 3 mobile homeowner nonrenewals and 2 declinations here in Apr 2026–Jun 2026.
Got a notice for a home in 77414?
- Find your policy end date and start shopping now. TDI says to have a new policy in place before your current one expires (TDI), and never to cancel a policy until you have the new one or a written statement of coverage (TDI shopping tips).
- Ask for the reason in writing. For declinations, cancellations and nonrenewals after January 1, 2026, the company must give you a written statement of why (TDI).
- Get sample rates on TDI's HelpInsure.com, then ask companies or a licensed independent agent for quotes (TDI). Check an agent's license with TDI's agent lookup or the TDI Help Line, 800-252-3439.
- If two companies turn you down, you may be able to buy through the Texas FAIR Plan, the state's home insurer of last resort (TDI). On the coast, wind and hail coverage may come from TWIA (TDI).
- If you think it was unfair, you can file a complaint with TDI.
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