If you own a residential property as your primary residence, you can file a Homestead Declaration with the County’s Registrar-Recorder’s Office. Previously, homestead exemption amount was $75,000-$175,000. Effective January 1, 2021, homestead exemption has increased to ? $300,000 – $600,000 ? , and will increase each year according to the consumer price index.
The equity you have under the Homestead Exemption is protected from debtors ?. Filing is easy; contact the County Registrar-Recorder’s office where the property is located for questions, forms and filing procedures ?.
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