90 Days
I have received several calls asking whether someone who moves to Florida has to reside here for 90 days before they can take advantage of Florida residency and the Florida homestead exemption. The 90 day time requirement pertains to bankruptcy only. You must be domiciled in Florida for at least 90 days before you can file bankruptcy in Florida. Residency for all other purposes is immediately when you move into your new Florida residence and do other acts which indicate your intent to stay in Florida permanently. There is no 90 day waiting period for becoming a Florida resident for all purposes other than for filing bankruptcy
