Home Scheduled Personal Property Guide (2026): Jewelry, Bikes, Art, and Appraisal Rules

Schedule high-value items on homeowners insurance in 2026: jewelry, bikes, art, appraisal rules, per-item limits, and when a floater beats base contents coverage.

Reviewed by Auto & Property Editor (Auto and property insurance)Last reviewed: 2026-06-29Published: 2026-06-30Last updated: 2026-06-30Editorial methodology

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Category: Home Insurance

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Key takeaways

Jewelry theft may cap at $1,500 unless scheduled—read special limits on declarations.
Firearms, silverware, and business property often have separate caps.
Replacement cost on contents does not remove category sub-limits.

Best for homeowners with engagement rings, road bikes, cameras, or art above standard personal property sub-limits. A scheduled personal property endorsement (floater) lists specific items with agreed values—often with lower deductibles and broader perils.

Standard policy sub-limits

Jewelry theft may cap at $1,500 unless scheduled—read special limits on declarations.

Firearms, silverware, and business property often have separate caps.

Replacement cost on contents does not remove category sub-limits.

Scheduling items

Provide descriptions, serial numbers, and appraisals dated within 3–5 years for jewelry.

Premium is usually a few dollars per $1,000 of value for jewelry floaters.

Update schedules after major purchases—unscheduled new items may be underinsured.

Scenario: $8,000 engagement ring stolen

Without scheduling, theft coverage may stop at $1,500. A scheduled floater for $8,000 with a $0 deductible pays replacement minus policy rules—often requires a police report and appraisal on file.

Scenario: e-bike worth $4,500

Bicycles may be covered as personal property but theft away from home can have lower sub-limits. Scheduling the bike clarifies worldwide theft coverage and agreed value.

Buying checklist

Inventory valuables with photos and receipts before scheduling.

Ask if mysterious disappearance is covered for jewelry—varies by carrier.

Bundle endorsements in /guides/home-endorsement-selection-guide-2026.

Theft evidence habits from /guides/renters-theft-claim-evidence-deep-guide-2026 apply to home too.

FAQ

Q: Is scheduling the same as increasing dwelling limits? A: No—scheduling covers named personal property, not the house structure.

Q: Do I need a new appraisal every year? A: Carriers often require updates every 3–5 years or after large market moves.

Q: Are scheduled items covered away from home? A: Often yes worldwide—verify off-premises theft language.

Replacement cost vs ACV: /guides/home-replacement-cost-vs-acv-deep-guide-2026

Compare home carriers: /insurance/home

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