Homestead Act Information With Third Parties In Utah
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Homestead Statutes in Utah Code SectionUtah Code 78B-5-501, et seq.: Utah Exemptions Act Max. Property Value That May Be Designated 'Homestead' $5,000 if property is not primary personal residence, $20,000 if property is primary personal residence Maximum Acreage (Urban) - Maximum Acreage (Rural)
A homestead does not protect you against: Foreclosure of your home by mortgage lender if you are behind on payments; The enforcement of a mechanic's lien; A judgment for child or spousal support.
A decedent's surviving spouse is entitled to a homestead allowance of $22,500. If there is no surviving spouse, each minor child and each dependent child of the decedent is entitled to a homestead allowance amounting to $22,500 divided by the number of minor and dependent children of the decedent.
The new law established a three-fold homestead acquisition process: file an application, improve the land, and file for deed of title. Any U.S. citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. Government could file an application and lay claim to 160 acres of surveyed Government land.
In Utah, you can claim a personal exemption of $1,941 for each dependent you claimed on your federal tax return. Exemptions can be claimed for filers, spouses and dependents. Additional exemptions can be claimed for dependents with disabilities.
You may be eligible for the primary residential exemption if you occupy your home for 183 consecutive days or more in a calendar year. The exemption applies to your house and up to one acre of land. Apartments, condos and mobile homes also qualify.
The Utah State Constitution, Article XIII, § 3, allows County Assessors to exempt from taxation 45% of the fair market value of residential property and up to one acre of land. Statute defines residential property, for purposes of the exemption, to be a primary residence.
Homestead Declarations In Utah, you must file a homestead declaration (a form filed with the county recorder's office to put on record your right to a homestead exemption) in order to claim the homestead exemption. Contact your county recorder for information on how to file a homestead declaration.
Veterans with a 100% disability rating are fully exempt from property taxes. 70-99% may receive a $12,000 exemption from their property's taxable value.
