Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday rejected State Farm General's request for an emergency 22% home insurance rate hike due to the Los Angeles fires unless the insurer can provide more evidence it is warranted.

State Farm on Monday requested California state officials approve an emergency interim rate increase, averaging 22 percent for homeowners in the Golden State. Rental dwelling policies would also face an increase, 38 percent, while tenants would see a 15 percent hike. All changes would be effective May 1 if approved, multiple outlets report.

You could face a 22% rate hike if State Farm covers your home. The company sent a letter to the California Dept. of Insurance Monday warning of its "dire" financial situation in the wake of the Los Angeles County wildfires - requesting an "emergency" rate hike.