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A homestead exemption protects a portion of the equity in a person's primary residence from certain creditors.

In Idaho

In Idaho, the homestead exemption is automatic for an owner-occupied primary residence and protects equity up to a statutory maximum ($175,000 as of the 2025 code) (Idaho Code § 55-1003). Confirm the current amount.

Source: Idaho Code § 55-1003

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Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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