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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Homestead Declaration in the editor.
Begin by entering the Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) at the top of the form. This is crucial for identifying your property.
In the first section, provide the names of all declared homestead owners. Ensure that this matches the names on your property deed.
Next, fill in the address of your property, including city and county details. This should be as specific as possible.
Confirm that this property is your principal dwelling by checking the appropriate box in section two.
In section three, affirm that you reside in this homestead on the date of recording by signing and dating where indicated.
Finally, have your signatures notarized in accordance with California law to complete your declaration.

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Is homestead in California automatic?

Automatic Homestead Exemption In California, the bankruptcy homestead exemption is automatic. An undeclared Homestead wont protect you if you choose to voluntarily sell your house. This automatic declaration only protects the home from forced sale during bankruptcy.

Is homesteading still legal in California?

Homesteads are a special kind of estate that California law protects from forced sale. Homestead protection is not, however, automatic. For a property to be a homestead it must be the dwelling place where the family permanently resides and the property must be formally designated as a homestead.

How do I file for a homestead in California?

A Declaration of Homestead may be declared and recorded by owners of real property on their principal place of residence to protect his/her home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors claims. Signatures on the Declaration of Homestead must be docHubd.

What is the limit for homestead exemption in California?

Effective January 1, 2025, the California homestead exemption increased to a minimum of $361,113 and a maximum of $722,151. This is vital information for homeowners considering bankruptcy, as it increases your protection should you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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