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Colorado Homestead Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Colorado homestead exemptions shield a homeowner’s primary residence equity from forced sale by unsecured creditors during bankruptcy or debt collection. These laws automatically secure up to $250,000 in equity for standard residents, and up to $350,000 for qualifying seniors, disabled veterans, or surviving spouses.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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State homestead exemptions<\/span> protect a homeowner<\/span>\u2019s equity from creditor collection actions during bankruptcy or other debt collection proceedings. Homestead laws prevent creditors from forcing sales to collect on unsecured debts when a debtor files for bankruptcy, since bankruptcy laws are meant to give a debtor a \u201cfresh start\u201d once the debts are discharged. Homestead exemptions<\/span> cover all primary residences<\/span>, including mobile homes and condo units.<\/p>\n

Colorado<\/span>‘s <\/span>Homestead Exemption<\/span> Laws<\/span><\/h2>\n

Colorado<\/span> has two homestead exemption<\/span> laws<\/span>. One applies to homeowners<\/span> over the age of 60, disabled veterans<\/span>, and qualifying spouses. The other provides exemptions to all homeowners<\/span> with equity up to the statutory amount.<\/p>\n

Homestead Exemption<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Colorado<\/span> statute (law) (\u00a7 38-41-201<\/a>) provides an automatic homestead property<\/span> exemption of up to $350,000 for qualified homeowners<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Qualified homeowners<\/span> under the constitutional exemption include:<\/p>\n