North Dakota § 47-18-01 - Homestead exemption - Area and value
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-18-01 — Homestead exemption - Area and value, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-18-01. Homestead exemption - Area and value
The homestead of any individual, whether married or unmarried, residing in this state consists of the land upon which the claimant resides, and the dwelling house on that land in which the homestead claimant resides, with all its appurtenances, and all other improvements on the land, the total not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars in value, over and above liens or encumbrances or both. The homestead shall be exempt from judgment lien and from execution or forced sale, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The homestead may not embrace different lots or tracts of land unless the lots or tracts of land are contiguous. For purposes of this section, "contiguous" means two or more tracts of real property which share a common point or which would share a common point but for an intervening road or right of way.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-18-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-18-01 cover?
Section 47-18-01 ("Homestead exemption - Area and value") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 47-18-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 47-18-01" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 47-18-01 apply to my situation?
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