February 23, 2026, Monday DUE TO THE IMPENDING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS’ SPRINGFIELD AND WESTFIELD OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. WE WILL HOWEVER, BE WORKING REMOTELY AND PROCESSING ERECORDINGS THROUGHOUT THE BUSINESS DAY. WE ARE ABLE TO LISTEN TO VOICEMAILS AND VIEW AND RESPOND TO EMAILS AS WELL. PLEASE STAY SAFE. …
In August 2024, state legislators passed Session Law 2024, c. 150, s. 51 (an Act relative to the Affordable Homes Act), which increased the amount of protection offered by a written Declaration of Homestead from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per household. Additionally, under the elderly homestead protection, the coverage increased from $500,000 per person to $1,000,000 …