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A homeowner in Conway, Arkansas, owns her primary residence within the city limits. She has substantial credit card debt, and a creditor obtains a judgment against her. The home is valued at $450,000 and sits on a 0.15-acre lot. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the Arkansas homestead exemption?

Correct Answer

B) The homestead exemption fully protects the home because it is within the urban acreage limit and the constitution places no cap on the home's value

The Arkansas Constitution, Article 9, §§ 3–6, provides a homestead exemption based on acreage, not on the dollar value of the property. For urban properties within city limits, the exemption protects up to 1/4 acre. The homeowner's lot is 0.15 acres, which is within the urban limit. Critically, the Arkansas constitutional homestead exemption places no cap on the value of the protected homestead — a $450,000 home is just as fully protected as a $100,000 home, as long as the acreage limit is not exceeded.

Answer Options
A
The homestead exemption does not apply because the home's value exceeds $300,000
B
The homestead exemption fully protects the home because it is within the urban acreage limit and the constitution places no cap on the home's value
C
The homestead exemption protects only the first $75,000 of the home's equity from the creditor's claim
D
The homestead exemption applies only if the homeowner files a formal declaration with the county assessor

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