The laws relating to homestead exemption from taxes by a political subdivision of this state and the laws relative to homestead exemption from attachment, execution, or other forced sale shall be applicable to a unit ownership estate with the same force and effect as they are now or shall hereafter be applicable to other estate in real property; and the benefit of homestead exemption shall extend to the holder of a unit ownership estate in all those cases where the owner of a single family dwelling would qualify therefor. The title holder in a unit ownership estate shall be entitled, if otherwise qualified, to a homestead exemption from ad valorem tax, if the land upon which the building is located is held in fee simple.
Laws 1963, c. 288, § 22.