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Under the Arkansas constitutional homestead exemption, which of the following statements is NOT accurate?

Correct Answer

A) The homestead exemption caps the protected value at $500,000 regardless of urban or rural classification

The Arkansas constitutional homestead exemption (Ark. Const. Art. 9, §§ 3–6) places NO dollar value cap on the protected homestead. A homeowner in Arkansas can have a primary residence worth any amount — $200,000, $1 million, or more — and the full value is protected from creditor claims as long as the property does not exceed the applicable acreage limit. The $500,000 cap stated in option C does not exist under Arkansas law and is therefore the inaccurate statement.

Answer Options
A
The homestead exemption caps the protected value at $500,000 regardless of urban or rural classification
B
The rural acreage limit for the homestead exemption is 80 acres
C
The urban acreage limit for the homestead exemption is one-quarter acre
D
The exemption protects a primary residence from most creditor claims by operation of the Arkansas Constitution

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