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Louisiana roofing supplement law (2026)

Louisiana Revised Statute §22:1892 requires good-faith claims handling and supports matching where partial repair creates visible mismatch.

Matching law

Louisiana Revised Statute §22:1892 requires good-faith claims handling and supports matching where partial repair creates visible mismatch.

ACV vs RCV

Both available. Most coastal policies are ACV with separate wind/hail deductible.

Depreciation

Recoverable depreciation must be released within 30 days of completion documentation under §22:1892.

Statute of limitations

1 year from date of loss for property claims (one of the shortest in the US).

Public adjuster rules

Licensed by Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Code upgrade rule

Louisiana adopts the 2015 IRC with state amendments. Coastal parishes require IRC R301.2.1.1 wind-resistance provisions.

Top carriers in Louisiana

  • Louisiana Citizens
  • State Farm
  • Allstate
  • USAA
  • Louisiana Farm Bureau

Louisiana Citizens is the residual market — expect aggressive depreciation. Always supplement.

Pro tips

  • 1-year statute of limitations is unforgiving — file quickly.
  • Hurricane Ida and Laura reshaped LA insurance market. Many homeowners are non-renewed and end up at Citizens.
  • §22:1892 also supports penalty + attorney fees for bad-faith carriers.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a roof claim in Louisiana?

1 year from the date of loss — one of the shortest statutes of limitations in the US.

Does Louisiana have a matching law?

§22:1892 requires good-faith claims handling, which supports matching where partial repair creates visible mismatch.

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