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County of Riverside
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Homestead Declaration

NOTE: The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder has no authority or responsibility over the Declaration of Homestead program but have provided some general information below.

What is the Homestead Declaration?

If you own a home, this program may protect your home equity from judgments, liens, and creditors.  The property must be your principal place of residence and you can only have one declaration at a time.

If you are ordered to sell your home to satisfy a court judgment, here are the amounts of equity that may be protected:

  • $75,000 for single homeowners
  • $100,000 for families
  • $175,000 for seniors, disabled, and low-income propietors

A Homestead Declaration will not prevent foreclosure by a lender, mechanic's liens, seizure and sale for back taxes, or to avoid paying child support or alimony.

Am I Required to File?

No, the Homestead Declaration is a voluntary legal protection afforded to homeowners.

How can I file?

The Homestead Declaration must be recorded with the County Recorder to be valid.

For more information about the Homestead Declaration and information on Low-Income Exemptions, please contact your legal adviser, or refer to the  California Code of Civil Procedure, Sections 704.710-704.850 and 704.910-704.995.

Homestead Declaration Form
California Code of Civil Procedure
Recorder Forms