What if I fail to comply with homestead laws or file a false homestead application?

A property owner who obtains or attempts to obtain homestead classification for a property other than his or her primary place of residence or the primary place of residence of his or her relative is, under Minnesota Statute 609.41, subject to a fine of up to $3,000 and/or up to one year of imprisonment. In addition, a penalty equal to 100% of the total homestead benefit will be added to the corrected tax amount under Minnesota Statute 273.124, subd. 13.

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1. How does a property I own qualify for a homestead exclusion?
2. Why must I provide my Social Security Number?
3. Are homesteads on all property the same?
4. I own and live in a manufactured home located in a mobile home park, are the homestead rules the same?
5. What if I fail to comply with homestead laws or file a false homestead application?
6. What if the owner moves to a nursing home or assisted living facility?
7. My neighbor goes “South” every winter. How long can an owner be gone without losing their homestead?
8. We own two properties in Minnesota and live at each for 6 months, can we claim homestead at both?
9. What if the owner is in the military and is absent due to active service?
10. Can I claim homestead in one home and my spouse claim homestead in another home?