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Home » Rising from the ashes: Home insurance rates show signs of steadying

Rising from the ashes: Home insurance rates show signs of steadying

Nearly three years after Gray Fire, homeowners see premiums cool off

May 21, 2026
Matt Stephens
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Some Medical Lake residents are contending with rising homeowners insurance rates and policy nonrenewals since the Gray Fire swept through the city in 2023, as shown in this photo taken Aug. 19, 2023.

| Matt Stephens

Wildfire risk is reshaping the homeowners insurance market in Washington state, particularly for residents living in areas that are more vulnerable to wildfire activity, including many residences in Spokane County. While premiums have increased sharply in recent years, new data from the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner shows rate increases are now beginning to cool down.


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