07/22/2026
Your insurance claim may cover more than the damage to your home.
If a covered loss makes your home unfit to live in, many property insurance policies include Additional Living Expense (ALE), also known as Loss of Use, coverage.
Depending on the policy and the facts of the claim, that coverage may help pay for reasonable additional living expenses while your home is being repaired—such as temporary housing, increased meal costs, laundry, pet boarding, storage, and other necessary expenses.
One of the most common mistakes we see is homeowners focusing on repairing the property while forgetting to document the cost of being displaced.
These benefits aren't automatic. They typically require documentation and receipts, and they're subject to the policy's terms, conditions, and limits.
If a covered loss has forced you out of your home, don't overlook the part of the claim that's helping you live somewhere else.