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New Mexico 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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State homestead protection laws protect a homeowner<\/span>\u2019s equity in their real property<\/span> from forced sale or liens<\/span> in the event of a bankruptcy or other collection action. New Mexico<\/span> has separate property <\/span>tax<\/span> exemptions<\/span>, which are different from the homestead exemption<\/span> discussed here.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

New Mexico<\/span>\u2019s <\/span>homestead exemption<\/span> statute protects the homeowner<\/span>\u2019s equity in their primary residence<\/span> from judgment creditors and bankruptcy trustees. A property owner<\/span> can exempt up to $150,000 in equity or $300,000 if a spouse has passed within the previous two years.<\/p>\n

The exemption applies to a property owner<\/span>\u2019s \u201cprimary domicile,\u201d which can include:<\/p>\n