When was the Florida Constitution written?
Constitution of Florida
Section 4 lays out Florida's homestead exemption provision, considered one of the most protective in the nation for resident property owners.  The provision exempts from forced sale (except to pay taxes, mortgages, or mechanic's lien) 160 acres of contiguous land plus all improvements (if located outside a municipality) or 1/2 acre of contiguous land plus all improvements (if located inside a municipality), regardless of the property's value, plus personal property up to US$1,000.  Upon the owner's death, the exemptions extend to the surviving spouse or to the heirs.