The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XV
HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

Chapter 222
METHOD OF SETTING APART HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

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F.S. 222.01

222.01 Designation of homestead by owner before levy.—

(1) Whenever any natural person residing in this state desires to avail himself or herself of the benefit of the provisions of the constitution and laws exempting property as a homestead from forced sale under any process of law, he or she may make a statement, in writing, containing a description of the real property, mobile home, or modular home claimed to be exempt and declaring that the real property, mobile home, or modular home is the homestead of the party in whose behalf such claim is being made. Such statement shall be signed by the person making it and shall be recorded in the circuit court.

(2) When a certified copy of a judgment has been filed in the public records of a county pursuant to chapter 55, a person who is entitled to the benefit of the provisions of the State Constitution exempting real property as homestead and who has a contract to sell or a commitment from a lender for a mortgage on the homestead may file a notice of homestead in the public records of the county in which the homestead property is located in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD

To: (Name and address of judgment creditor as shown on recorded judgment and name and address of any other person shown in the recorded judgment to receive a copy of the Notice of Homestead.)

You are notified that the undersigned claims as homestead exempt from levy and execution under Section 4, Article X of the State Constitution, the following described property:

(Legal description)

The undersigned certifies, under oath, that he or she has applied for and received the homestead tax exemption as to the above-described property, that is the tax identification parcel number of this property, and that the undersigned has resided on this property continuously and uninterruptedly from (date) to the date of this Notice of Homestead. Further, the undersigned will either convey or mortgage the above-described property pursuant to the following:

(Describe the contract of sale or loan commitment by date, names of parties, date of anticipated closing, and amount. The name, address, and telephone number of the person conducting the anticipated closing must be set forth.)

The undersigned also certifies, under oath, that the judgment lien filed by you on (date) and recorded in Official Records Book , Page , of the Public Records of County, Florida, does not constitute a valid lien on the described property.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, PURSUANT TO SECTION 222.01 ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, THAT WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE MAILING OF THIS NOTICE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE THE CONSTITUTIONAL HOMESTEAD STATUS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY OR TO FORECLOSE YOUR JUDGMENT LIEN ON THE PROPERTY AND RECORD A LIS PENDENS IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE HOMESTEAD IS LOCATED. YOUR FAILURE TO SO ACT WILL RESULT IN ANY BUYER OR LENDER, OR HIS OR HER SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, UNDER THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED CONTRACT OF SALE OR LOAN COMMITMENT TO TAKE FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY JUDGMENT LIEN YOU MAY HAVE ON THE PROPERTY.

This day of , 2 .

(Signature of Owner)

(Printed Name of Owner)

(Owner’s Address)

Sworn to and subscribed before me by who is personally known to me or produced as identification, this day of , 2 .

Notary Public

(3) The clerk shall mail a copy of the notice of homestead to the judgment lienor, by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the address shown in the most recent recorded judgment or accompanying affidavit, and to any other person designated in the most recent recorded judgment or accompanying affidavit to receive the notice of homestead, and shall certify to such service on the face of such notice and record the notice. Notwithstanding the use of certified mail, return receipt requested, service shall be deemed complete upon mailing.

(4) A lien pursuant to chapter 55 of any lienor upon whom such notice is served, who fails to institute an action for a declaratory judgment to determine the constitutional homestead status of the property described in the notice of homestead or to file an action to foreclose the judgment lien, together with the filing of a lis pendens in the public records of the county in which the homestead is located, within 45 days after service of such notice shall be deemed as not attaching to the property by virtue of its status as homestead property as to the interest of any buyer or lender, or his or her successors or assigns, who takes under the contract of sale or loan commitment described above within 180 days after the filing in the public records of the notice of homestead. This subsection shall not act to prohibit a lien from attaching to the real property described in the notice of homestead at such time as the property loses its homestead status.

(5) As provided in s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution, this subsection shall not apply to:

(a) Liens and judgments for the payment of taxes and assessments on real property.

(b) Liens and judgments for obligations contracted for the purchase of real property.

(d) Liens and judgments for other obligations contracted for house, field, or other labor performed on real property.

History.—s. 1, ch. 1715, 1869; RS 1998; GS 2520; RGS 3875; CGL 5782; s. 20, ch. 73-334; s. 2, ch. 77-299; s. 1, ch. 83-40; s. 1195, ch. 95-147; s. 25, ch. 2000-258; s. 17, ch. 2005-241.

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Amendments to 222.01

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 222.01

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 222.01.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

IN RE MARTINEZ,, 595 B.R. 912 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . . § 522(b) and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01 and 222.02 ), despite having rented the subject property to . . . Ann. §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . .

IN RE M. LEE, W. P. L. LLC, IRA LLC, IRA L. P. v. M. M., 574 B.R. 286 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02; 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(3)(B). . . . .

IN RE ST. JAMES,, 560 B.R. 15 (Bankr. D. Mass. 2016)

. . . Stat. ch. 222.01 provides the only protection available to the Debtor. . . .

IN RE CANNON,, 568 B.R. 859 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . claimed the Property as exempt pursuant to article X, § 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and sections 222.01 . . . The claim of exemption was made pursuant to article X, § 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and §§ 222.01 . . .

IN RE WILEY,, 570 B.R. 661 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . .

IN RE ROBERTS,, 527 B.R. 461 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . exemption under Florida law, specifically Article X, § (4)(a)(l) of the Florida Constitution; and sections 222.01 . . .

A. SEPULVEDA, v. WESTPORT RECOVERY CORPORATION,, 145 So. 3d 162 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . property shall be exempt from a forced sale once a Notice of Homestead is filed pursuant to section 222.01 . . . “Sections 222.01 and 222.02 provide a means whereby a person may claim property as homestead and notify . . . creditor is attempting to levy against property where a claim of homestead has been filed under section 222.01 . . . intend to protect their property, but do not properly claim the homestead exemption under sections 222.01 . . . See Osborne, 55 So.3d at 583 (stating that the failure to strictly comply with 222.01 and 222.02 does . . .

IN RE TARKANIAN, 562 B.R. 424 (Bankr. D. Nev. 2014)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02 & 222.05. . . .

In COOK, Jr., 460 B.R. 911 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . home as exempt pursuant to Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01 . . .

In MIDDLETON,, 462 B.R. 832 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . the exemption pursuant to Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01 . . .

In WALTERS, v., 450 B.R. 109 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. 2011)

. . . . § 222.01 et seq.; Fla. Admin. . . .

In FLING,, 449 B.R. 580 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05, with the notation “proceeds from the sale of Debtor’s homestead residence . . . Stat. § 222.01. . . .

In BECKWITH,, 448 B.R. 757 (Bankr. S.D. Ohio 2011)

. . . . § 222.01-.30. . . .

S. OSBORNE, v. J. DUMOULIN,, 55 So. 3d 577 (Fla. 2011)

. . . Sections 222.01 and 222.02 provide a means whereby a person may claim property as homestead and notify . . .

In HARLE,, 422 B.R. 310 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . exempt pursuant to Article X, Section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statute Sections 222.01 . . .

In BOOTH,, 417 B.R. 820 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Sections 222.01 and 222.02 (Doc. No. 1). She owns the Property individually and it is unencumbered. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . The Trustee references 11 U.S.C. . . .

In BURPEE, 415 B.R. 870 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 (Doc. No. 1). . . .

In WEINSHANK,, 406 B.R. 413 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 222.01 et. seq. . . .

In LISOWSKI,, 395 B.R. 771 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Homestead Property as exempt pursuant to article X, section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and § 222.01 . . . Homestead Property as exempt pursuant to article X, section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and § 222.01 . . .

In A. GUIDIDAS, s, 393 B.R. 251 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . .

In K. WILSON, s, 393 B.R. 778 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . . Stat. §§ 222.01 and 222.02 on which the Debtor also relies address procedures for designation of homestead . . .

In L. SCHUMACHER J., 400 B.R. 831 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 (Doc. No. 1). . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05. . . .

In FYOCK,, 391 B.R. 882 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 222.01 (2007), a judgment debtor may file a Notice of Homestead in the county records prior to any . . . Stat. § 222.01, but is still receiving the benefits of it since notifying the Sheriff prevents the home . . .

In D. MAGELITZ,, 386 B.R. 879 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 222.01 does not preclude the debtor from asserting the constitutional homestead exemption). . . .

In MINTON,, 402 B.R. 380 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 (Doc. No. 1, Schedule C). . . .

In HINTON, LLC, a v. C., 378 B.R. 371 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . entireties exemption, Florida Constitution Article X, Section 4(a)(1), and Florida Statute Sections 222.01 . . .

MATHIEU, v. CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES,, 961 So. 2d 363 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Schal-ler then filed a verified notice of homestead property pursuant to section 222.01, Florida Statutes . . .

WESTPORT RECOVERY CORPORATION, v. MIDAS, Jr. P. A., 954 So. 2d 750 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Section 222.01, Florida Statutes, Designation of Homestead by Owner Before Levy, provides, in relevant . . . property described in the notice of homestead at such time as the property loses its homestead status. § 222.01 . . . it has standing because of the possibility of a future action by the Gentiles or Midas under section 222.01 . . .

In H. SCHWARZ, III,, 362 B.R. 532 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . §§ 222.01 and 222.02. . . . Stat. §§ 222.01 and 222.02 as the basis for exempting the Real Property, in addition to 11 U.S.C. § 522 . . .

In CARRIER, S. v., 363 B.R. 247 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . X, § 4(a)(1); Fla Stat Ann §§ 222.01, 222.02, 222.05.” (Doc. No. 1). . . .

In L. EDWARDS,, 356 B.R. 807 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . Ann §§ 222.01, 222.02, 222.05.” The Volusia Property remains titled in the name of the Trust. . . . Sections 222.01, 222.02, and 222.05 of the Florida Code set forth the procedures for claiming a homestead . . . Ann §§ 222.01, 222.02, 222.05. . . .

In L. DEZONIA,, 347 B.R. 920 (Bankr. M.D. La. 2006)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02 and 222.05. . . .

In Re M. CHAUNCEY, M. v., 454 F.3d 1292 (11th Cir. 2006)

. . . Art. 10, § 4(a)(1), and Florida Statute § 222.01 (2003). . . .

In Re M. CHAUNCEY, M. v., 454 F.3d 1292 (11th Cir. 2006)

. . . Art. 10, § 4(a)(1), and Florida Statute § 222.01 (2003). . . .

In A. BUONOPANE,, 344 B.R. 675 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . available under Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and the statutory exemption, Section 222.01 . . .

In SAINLAR A., 344 B.R. 669 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)

. . . Property as fully exempt in Schedule C pursuant to the Florida homestead exemption and Florida Statutes §§ 222.01 . . .

In C. KANE, 336 B.R. 477 (Bankr. D. Nev. 2006)

. . . . § 222.01 Iowa No Unlimited Iowa Code Ann. § 561.16 Kansas No Unlimited Kan. Stat. . . .

In BORNSTEIN,, 335 B.R. 462 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . exempt pursuant to Article X, Section 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes Sections 222.01 . . .

In KOSSOW,, 325 B.R. 478 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . homestead property as set forth in the Florida Constitution, Article X, § IV and Florida Statute §§ 222.01 . . .

In M. PRESTWOOD, v. M. M. a k a, 322 B.R. 463 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . to the homestead exemption under Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and FSA Sections 222.01 . . .

In ADELL,, 321 B.R. 562 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . Florida opted out from the newly created specific federal exemptions with the enactment of Section 222.01 . . .

In YETTAW,, 316 B.R. 560 (M.D. Fla. 2004)

. . . Ch. 222.01, et seq. . . .

In M. CHAUNCEY, v. M., 308 B.R. 97 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2004)

. . . . § 222.01 (2003). . . .

In DAHLMAN, v. M I, 304 B.R. 892 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . Island, Clearwater, Florida, and claimed the property as exempt pursuant to Art. 10, § 4(a)(1) and FSA 222.01 . . .

In A. LUIKART,, 319 B.R. 1 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . . §§ 222.01, 222.02 and a rental home pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(2)(B). . . .

WESTPORT RECOVERY CORPORATION, v. SMITH a k a, 830 So. 2d 226 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Subsequently Smith availed herself of section 222.01, Florida Statutes (2001) which provides a method . . . In accordance with section 222.01 Smith served notice to First Union, which then had forty-five days . . . exemption to "the address shown in the most recent recorded judgment or accompanying affidavit.” § 222.01 . . .

In F. SPARFVEN,, 265 B.R. 506 (Bankr. D. Mass. 2001)

. . . . § 222.01. . . .

In F. KELLY, Sr. J., 261 B.R. 785 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2001)

. . . . § 222.01, et seq. On October 28, 1998, the Debtors received their Discharge. . . .

In L. HACKER,, 260 B.R. 542 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . and personal property aboard as exempt under Art. 10, § 4(a)(1) of the Florida Constitution and §§ 222.01 . . . whether or not the personal property aboard the boat qualified as exempt under Article X, § 4 or § 222.01 . . .

In HANING d b a, 252 B.R. 799 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . Property Located at Art. 10, § 4(a)(2), FSA 116,000.00 116,000.00 3465 Thalia Road, Jacksonville § 222.01 . . .

R. PRIETO v. EASTERN NATIONAL BANK,, 719 So. 2d 1264 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . The bank further asserted that the Prietos were not entitled to injunc-tive relief because sections 222.01 . . . shall inure to the surviving spouse or heirs of the owner. .Respectively, these statutes provide that: 222.01 . . .

In KRAVITZ,, 225 B.R. 515 (Bankr. D. Mass. 1998)

. . . . § 222.01. . . .

G. SCHALLER, v. BRUCE N. BALK, A. I. A. P. A., 708 So. 2d 299 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Notice of Homestead Property that is Constitutionally Exempt From Forced Sale” pursuant to section 222.01 . . . DANAHY, A.C.J., and FRANK, J., concur. . 222.01 Designation of homestead by owner before levy. — Whenever . . .

In C. LORDY M. C. FURR, v. C. LORDY M. EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, a v. C. LORDY M., 214 B.R. 650 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1997)

. . . Art. 10, § 4(a)(2) FSA § 222.061 $ 200.00 333 NE Spanish Trail (homestead) Art. 10, § 4(a)(1) FSA §§ 222.01 . . .

In COVINO, R. KAPILA, v. COVINO a, 187 B.R. 773 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . Del-ray Beach, Florida valued at $220,000.00 as being exempt as homestead pursuant to Florida Statute § 222.01 . . .

In L. BRINK D. JENSEN, v. L. BRINK D., 179 B.R. 726 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . § 222.01 et. seq. and Art. X of the Florida Constitution. . . .

In L. BRINK D., 162 B.R. 355 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . homestead exempt from administration, pursuant to Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution and § 222.01 . . .

In BETANCOURT a k a, 154 B.R. 90 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . Florida Statute § 222.01, titled “Designation of homestead by owner before levy”, states “whenever any . . .

In PARKER, 147 B.R. 810 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1992)

. . . Stat. ch. 222.01 et seq. . . .

CORSAIR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. v. MOSKOVITZ,, 142 F.R.D. 347 (N.D. Ga. 1992)

. . . Courier Service Plaintiffs seek $222.01 in courier service costs. . . .

In BRADLOW, a k a L. a k a A. a k a, 119 B.R. 330 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . not produced any evidence that she has made a proper designation of homestead as required by section 222.01 . . .

In ALIOTTA, Jr., 68 B.R. 281 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1986)

. . . . § 222.01 et seq. and Article X, § 4 of the Florida Constitution. . . .

In J. GOTTLING,, 42 B.R. 386 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1984)

. . . Const, and § 222.01 et seq. based on the contention that the Debt- or is not the head of the household . . .

In SMITH,, 30 B.R. 78 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1983)

. . . X, Sec. 4; Chap. 222.01 et seq. Fla.Stat. . . .

In MITCHELL,, 26 B.R. 36 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1982)

. . . .; Chapter 222.01 et seq., Fla.Stat. . . . Const., Chapter 222.01 et seq., Fla.Stat. . . .

In HERSCH,, 23 B.R. 42 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1982)

. . . .; Sec. 222.01 et seq., Fla.Stat. . . .

In M. WILLIAMS a k a a k a, 17 B.R. 348 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1982)

. . . .; Chapter 222.01 et. seq., Fla.Stat. . . . Chapter 222.01 supra, there must be at least two persons who live together in relation of one family . . .

In GOLDEN GOLDEN v. FLAGSHIP FACTOR CORPORATION,, 16 B.R. 585 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1981)

. . . Section 522(f) and Florida Statute 222.01 et seq. . . .

D. GRANT, v. CREDITHRIFT OF AMERICA, INC., 402 So. 2d 486 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . Before levy, § 222.01 provides that a property owner “may” make a signed, written declaration that certain . . . the lands ... of such head of a family whose homestead has not been set apart and selected [under § 222.01 . . . Grant’s failure to file a “preventive” prelevy designation of homestead under § 222.01 does not preclude . . . Compliance with either statute — recording a prelevy designation in circuit court under § 222.01 or filing . . . Section 222.01, Fla. . . .

F. FRASE, A. J. A. M. B. A. R. v. J. M. BRANCH L., 362 So. 2d 317 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1978)

. . . Bellmore, 75 Fla. 515, 78 So. 605 (1918) and Sections 222.01 and 222.02, Florida Statutes (1977). . . .

LaGASSE, v. AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY,, 213 So. 2d 454 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1968)

. . . . § 222.01, F.S.A. At that time she held a full fee simple title to the property. . . .

B. FINN, M. v. D. GILBERT, 307 F.2d 380 (9th Cir. 1962)

. . . . § 222.01 (West’s 1961) ; Ida.Code § 55-1205 (Bobbs-Merrill 1957) ; Ia.Code Ann. § 561.4; Me.Rev.Stat . . .

CHAMPION STOVE CO., 1 B.T.A. 656 (B.T.A. 1925)

. . . The taxpayer admits a deficiency of $222.01. . . . examination, approved and confirmed the inventories set up on the books and recommended a deficiency of $222.01 . . . The deficiency in tax for 1920 is fixed at $222.01. . . .