A homestead is a dwelling (including land and buildings) occupied by an owner as a home. This homestead is generally exempted by law from seizure or sale for debts. Homestead laws protect a certain amount of equity in your home from being taken to pay a debt. In Colorado these exemptions are generally limited to $60,000 in value. An exception to this rule is dwellings occupied by elderly or disabled owners for which the homestead exemption increases to $90,000.

Colorado law specifies certain situations in which a homestead exemption does not apply. Please refer to the Colorado Revised Statutes for more information.

This attorney-prepared packet contains:

1. General Instructions and Checklist
2. Information
3. Step-by-Step Instructions
4. Declaration and Claim of Homestead (Married)

Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of Colorado