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# Additional living expenses

> What additional living expenses (ALE) coverage on a homeowners policy pays for, including hotel, meals, and other extra costs after a covered loss.

**Additional living expenses (ALE)** pays hotel, meals, and other temporary costs if a covered loss makes your home uninhabitable. It is standard on most homeowners policies.

Check your limit — it is often a percentage of dwelling coverage. Keep receipts; insurers typically reimburse reasonable extra costs above your normal living expenses.

## Related terms

* [Loss of use](/learn/loss-of-use)
* [Homeowners insurance](/learn/homeowners-insurance)
* [Insurance claim](/learn/claim)

## Further reading

* [NAIC — Consumer insurance resources](https://content.naic.org/consumer)

These are independent consumer-education sources. Coverage details vary by state and carrier.

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## Related topics

- [Loss of use](/learn/loss-of-use.md)
- [Homeowners insurance](/learn/homeowners-insurance.md)