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Exemption: Real property or mobile home to $605,000 (husband & wife may not double)

Citation: Stat. - Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(m)

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Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(m):
NRS 21.090  Property exempt from execution.

1.  The following property is exempt from execution, except as otherwise specifically provided in this section or required by federal law:

(a) Private libraries, works of art, musical instruments and jewelry not to exceed $5,000 in value, belonging to the judgment debtor or a dependent of the judgment debtor, to be selected by the judgment debtor, and all family pictures and keepsakes.

(b) Necessary household goods, furnishings, electronics, wearing apparel, other personal effects and yard equipment, not to exceed $12,000 in value, belonging to the judgment debtor or a dependent of the judgment debtor, to be selected by the judgment debtor.

(c) Farm trucks, farm stock, farm tools, farm equipment, supplies and seed not to exceed $4,500 in value, belonging to the judgment debtor to be selected by the judgment debtor.

(d) Professional libraries, equipment, supplies, and the tools, inventory, instruments and materials used to carry on the trade or business of the judgment debtor for the support of the judgment debtor and his or her family not to exceed $10,000 in value.

(e) The cabin or dwelling of a miner or prospector, the miner’s or prospector’s cars, implements and appliances necessary for carrying on any mining operations and the mining claim actually worked by the miner or prospector, not exceeding $4,500 in total value.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (p), one vehicle if the judgment debtor’s equity does not exceed $15,000 or the creditor is paid an amount equal to any excess above that equity.

(g) For any workweek, 82 percent of the disposable earnings of a judgment debtor during that week if the gross weekly salary or wage of the judgment debtor on the date the most recent writ of garnishment was issued was $770 or less, 75 percent of the disposable earnings of a judgment debtor during that week if the gross weekly salary or wage of the judgment debtor on the date the most recent writ of garnishment was issued exceeded $770, or 50 times the minimum hourly wage prescribed by section 206(a)(1) of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq., and in effect at the time the earnings are payable, whichever is greater. Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (o), (s) and (t), the exemption provided in this paragraph does not apply in the case of any order of a court of competent jurisdiction for the support of any person, any order of a court of bankruptcy or of any debt due for any state or federal tax. As used in this paragraph:

(1) “Disposable earnings” means that part of the earnings of a judgment debtor remaining after the deduction from those earnings of any amounts required by law to be withheld.

(2) “Earnings” means compensation paid or payable for personal services performed by a judgment debtor in the regular course of business, including, without limitation, compensation designated as income, wages, tips, a salary, a commission or a bonus. The term includes compensation received by a judgment debtor that is in the possession of the judgment debtor, compensation held in accounts maintained in a bank or any other financial institution or, in the case of a receivable, compensation that is due the judgment debtor.

(h) All fire engines, hooks and ladders, with the carts, trucks and carriages, hose, buckets, implements and apparatus thereunto appertaining, and all furniture and uniforms of any fire company or department organized under the laws of this State.

(i) All arms, uniforms and accouterments required by law to be kept by any person, and also one gun, to be selected by the debtor.

(j) All courthouses, jails, public offices and buildings, lots, grounds and personal property, the fixtures, furniture, books, papers and appurtenances belonging and pertaining to the courthouse, jail and public offices belonging to any county of this State, all cemeteries, public squares, parks and places, public buildings, town halls, markets, buildings for the use of fire departments and military organizations, and the lots and grounds thereto belonging and appertaining, owned or held by any town or incorporated city, or dedicated by the town or city to health, ornament or public use, or for the use of any fire or military company organized under the laws of this State and all lots, buildings and other school property owned by a school district and devoted to public school purposes.

(k) All money, benefits, privileges or immunities accruing or in any manner growing out of any life insurance.

(l) The homestead as provided for by law, including:

(1) Subject to the provisions of NRS 115.055, the sum of $605,000 that is paid to the defendant in execution pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 115.050 or to a spouse pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 115.050; and

(2) A homestead for which allodial title has been established and not relinquished and for which a waiver executed pursuant to NRS 115.010 is not applicable.

(m) The dwelling of the judgment debtor occupied as a home for himself or herself and family, where the amount of equity held by the judgment debtor in the home does not exceed $605,000 in value and the dwelling is situated upon lands not owned by the judgment debtor.

(n) All money reasonably deposited with a landlord by the judgment debtor to secure an agreement to rent or lease a dwelling that is used by the judgment debtor as his or her primary residence, except that such money is not exempt with respect to a landlord or the landlord’s successor in interest who seeks to enforce the terms of the agreement to rent or lease the dwelling.

(o) All property in this State of the judgment debtor where the judgment is in favor of any state for failure to pay that state’s income tax on benefits received from a pension or other retirement plan.

(p) Any vehicle owned by the judgment debtor for use by the judgment debtor or the judgment debtor’s dependent that is equipped or modified to provide mobility for a person with a permanent disability.

(q) Any prosthesis or equipment prescribed by a physician or dentist for the judgment debtor or a dependent of the debtor.

(r) Money, not to exceed $1,000,000 in present value, held in:

(1) An individual retirement arrangement which conforms with or is maintained pursuant to the applicable limitations and requirements of section 408 or 408A of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. §§ 408 and 408A, including, without limitation, an inherited individual retirement arrangement;

(2) A written simplified employee pension plan which conforms with or is maintained pursuant to the applicable limitations and requirements of section 408 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 408, including, without limitation, an inherited simplified employee pension plan;

(3) A cash or deferred arrangement plan which is qualified and maintained pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, including, without limitation, an inherited cash or deferred arrangement plan;

(4) A trust forming part of a stock bonus, pension or profit-sharing plan which is qualified and maintained pursuant to sections 401 et seq. of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. §§ 401 et seq.; and

(5) A trust forming part of a qualified tuition program pursuant to chapter 353B of NRS, any applicable regulations adopted pursuant to chapter 353B of NRS and section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 529, unless the money is deposited after the entry of a judgment against the purchaser or account owner or the money will not be used by any beneficiary to attend a college or university.

(s) All money and other benefits paid pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction for the support, education and maintenance of a child, whether collected by the judgment debtor or the State.

(t) All money and other benefits paid pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction for the support and maintenance of a former spouse, including the amount of any arrearages in the payment of such support and maintenance to which the former spouse may be entitled.

(u) Payments, in an amount not to exceed $16,150, received as compensation for personal injury, not including compensation for pain and suffering or actual pecuniary loss, by the judgment debtor or by a person upon whom the judgment debtor is dependent at the time the payment is received.

(v) Payments received as compensation for the wrongful death of a person upon whom the judgment debtor was dependent at the time of the wrongful death, to the extent reasonably necessary for the support of the judgment debtor and any dependent of the judgment debtor.

(w) Payments received as compensation for the loss of future earnings of the judgment debtor or of a person upon whom the judgment debtor is dependent at the time the payment is received, to the extent reasonably necessary for the support of the judgment debtor and any dependent of the judgment debtor.

(x) Payments received as restitution for a criminal act.

(y) Payments received pursuant to the federal Social Security Act, including, without limitation, retirement and survivors’ benefits, supplemental security income benefits and disability insurance benefits.

(z) Any personal property not otherwise exempt from execution pursuant to this subsection belonging to the judgment debtor, including, without limitation, the judgment debtor’s equity in any property, money, stocks, bonds or other funds on deposit with a financial institution, not to exceed $10,000 in total value, to be selected by the judgment debtor.

(aa) Any tax refund received by the judgment debtor that is derived from the earned income credit described in section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 32, or a similar credit provided pursuant to a state law.

(bb) Stock of a corporation described in subsection 2 of NRS 78.746 except as set forth in that section.

(cc) Regardless of whether a trust contains a spendthrift provision:

(1) A distribution interest in the trust as defined in NRS 163.4155 that is a contingent interest, if the contingency has not been satisfied or removed;

(2) A distribution interest in the trust as defined in NRS 163.4155 that is a discretionary interest as described in NRS 163.4185, if the interest has not been distributed;

(3) A power of appointment in the trust as defined in NRS 163.4157 regardless of whether the power has been exercised;

(4) A power listed in NRS 163.5553 that is held by a trust protector as defined in NRS 163.5547 or any other person regardless of whether the power has been exercised; and

(5) A reserved power in the trust as defined in NRS 163.4165 regardless of whether the power has been exercised.

(dd) If a trust contains a spendthrift provision:

(1) A distribution interest in the trust as defined in NRS 163.4155 that is a mandatory interest as described in NRS 163.4185, if the interest has not been distributed; and

(2) Notwithstanding a beneficiary’s right to enforce a support interest, a distribution interest in the trust as defined in NRS 163.4155 that is a support interest as described in NRS 163.4185, if the interest has not been distributed.

(ee) Proceeds received from a private disability insurance plan.

(ff) Money in a trust fund for funeral or burial services pursuant to NRS 689.700.

(gg) Compensation that was payable or paid pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS as provided in NRS 616C.205.

(hh) Unemployment compensation benefits received pursuant to NRS 612.710.

(ii) Benefits or refunds payable or paid from the Public Employees’ Retirement System pursuant to NRS 286.670.

(jj) Money paid or rights existing for vocational rehabilitation pursuant to NRS 615.270.

(kk) Public assistance provided through the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 422.291 and 422A.325.

(ll) Child welfare assistance provided pursuant to NRS 432.036.

2.  Except as otherwise provided in NRS 115.010, no article or species of property mentioned in this section is exempt from execution issued upon a judgment to recover for its price, or upon a judgment of foreclosure of a mortgage or other lien thereon.

3.  Any exemptions specified in subsection (d) of section 522 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq., do not apply to property owned by a resident of this State unless conferred also by subsection 1, as limited by subsection 2.

Last Amended: 2019
[1911 CPA § 346; A 1921, 22; 1941, 32; 1931 NCL § 8844] — (NRS A 1969, 841; 1971, 1498; 1973, 23; 1975, 215; 1977, 650; 1979, 985, 1637; 1981, 626; 1983, 99, 665; 1987, 1206; 1989, 4, 176, 645; 1991, 812, 1414; 1993, 2629; 1995, 229; 1997, 267, 3414; 2003, 1012, 1814; 2005, 385, 974, 1015, 2230; 2007, 2710, 3018; 2009, 807; 2011, 1409, 1895, 3567; 2013, 1312; 2017, 1661, 1970; 2019, 282, 1838)
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  • Alaska Stat. § 09.38.010 (a) - $72,900 (joint owners may each claim a portion, but total can't exceed $72,900)
  • Alaska Admin. Code tit. 8, § 95.030 (a) - $72,900 (joint owners may each claim a portion, but total can't exceed $72,900)
  • Ala. Code § 6-10-2 - Real property or mobile home to $16,450 (Increased to $16,450 on April 1, 2021); property cannot exceed 160 acres (husband & wife may double)
  • Ala. Code § 6-10-20 - Must record homestead declaration before attempted sale of home
  • Ala. Code § 6-10-4 - Real property or mobile home to $16,450 (Increased to $16,450 on April 1, 2021); property cannot exceed 160 acres (husband & wife may double)
  • Ark. Const. Art. 9, § 3 - 1. For married person or head of family: unlimited exemption on real or personal property used as residence to 1/4 acre in city, town, or village, or 80 acres elsewhere; if property is between 1/4—1 acre in city, town, or village, or 80-160 acres elsewhere, additional limit is $2,500; homestead may not exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Ark. Const. Art. 9, § 4 - 1. For married person or head of family: unlimited exemption on real or personal property used as residence to 1/4 acre in city, town, or village, or 80 acres elsewhere; if property is between 1/4—1 acre in city, town, or village, or 80-160 acres elsewhere, additional limit is $2,500; homestead may not exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Ark. Const. Art. 9, § 5 - 1. For married person or head of family: unlimited exemption on real or personal property used as residence to 1/4 acre in city, town, or village, or 80 acres elsewhere; if property is between 1/4—1 acre in city, town, or village, or 80-160 acres elsewhere, additional limit is $2,500; homestead may not exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-210 - 1. For married person or head of family: unlimited exemption on real or personal property used as residence to 1/4 acre in city, town, or village, or 80 acres elsewhere; if property is between 1/4—1 acre in city, town, or village, or 80-160 acres elsewhere, additional limit is $2,500; homestead may not exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-218 (b)(3), (4) - 1. For married person or head of family: unlimited exemption on real or personal property used as residence to 1/4 acre in city, town, or village, or 80 acres elsewhere; if property is between 1/4—1 acre in city, town, or village, or 80-160 acres elsewhere, additional limit is $2,500; homestead may not exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • In re Stevens, 829 F.2d 693 (8th Cir. 1987) - 1. For married person or head of family: unlimited exemption on real or personal property used as residence to 1/4 acre in city, town, or village, or 80 acres elsewhere; if property is between 1/4—1 acre in city, town, or village, or 80-160 acres elsewhere, additional limit is $2,500; homestead may not exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Ark. Code Ann. § 16-66-218 (a)(1) - 2. Real or personal property used as residence to $800 if single; $1,250 if married
  • Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1101 (A) - Real property, an apartment, or mobile home you occupy to $400,000; sale proceeds exempt 18 months after sale or until new home purchased, whichever occurs first (husband & wife may not double)
  • Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1102 - May record homestead declaration to clarify which one of multiple eligible parcels is being claimed as homestead
  • In re Talmadge, 832 F.2d 1120 (9th Cir 1987) - Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $31,950; unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.710 - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following: (1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*). (2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*). (* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.720 - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following: (1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*). (2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*). (* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.730 - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following: (1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*). (2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*). (* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
  • In re McFall, 112 B.R. 336 (9th Cir. B.A.P. 1990) - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following: (1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*). (2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*). (* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.920 - May file homestead declaration to protect exemption amount from attachment of judicial liens and to protect proceeds of voluntary sale for 6 months.
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.950 - May file homestead declaration to protect exemption amount from attachment of judicial liens and to protect proceeds of voluntary sale for 6 months.
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.960 - May file homestead declaration to protect exemption amount from attachment of judicial liens and to protect proceeds of voluntary sale for 6 months.
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.150 (c) - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following: (1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*). (2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*). (* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(1) - Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $31,950; unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
  • Colo. Rev. Stat. 38-41-204 - Spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption
  • Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-41-201 - Real property, mobile home, manufactured home, or house trailer you occupy to $250,000; $350,000 if owner, spouse, or dependent is disabled or age 60 or older; sale proceeds exempt 3 years after received if kept separate and apart from other moneys. (husband & wife may double). Includes all dwellings including manufactured homes, a vehicle and any trailer, water vessel, camper coach, mounted equipment, railway car, shipping or cargo container, shed, or tiny home (with or without wheels).
  • Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-41-201.6 - Real property, mobile home, manufactured home, or house trailer you occupy to $250,000; $350,000 if owner, spouse, or dependent is disabled or age 60 or older; sale proceeds exempt 3 years after received if kept separate and apart from other moneys. (husband & wife may double). Includes all dwellings including manufactured homes, a vehicle and any trailer, water vessel, camper coach, mounted equipment, railway car, shipping or cargo container, shed, or tiny home (with or without wheels).
  • Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-41-203 - Real property, mobile home, manufactured home, or house trailer you occupy to $250,000; $350,000 if owner, spouse, or dependent is disabled or age 60 or older; sale proceeds exempt 3 years after received if kept separate and apart from other moneys. (husband & wife may double). Includes all dwellings including manufactured homes, a vehicle and any trailer, water vessel, camper coach, mounted equipment, railway car, shipping or cargo container, shed, or tiny home (with or without wheels).
  • Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-41-207 - Real property, mobile home, manufactured home, or house trailer you occupy to $250,000; $350,000 if owner, spouse, or dependent is disabled or age 60 or older; sale proceeds exempt 3 years after received if kept separate and apart from other moneys. (husband & wife may double). Includes all dwellings including manufactured homes, a vehicle and any trailer, water vessel, camper coach, mounted equipment, railway car, shipping or cargo container, shed, or tiny home (with or without wheels).
  • In re Pastrana, 216 B.R. 948 (Colo. 1998) - Real property, mobile home, manufactured home, or house trailer you occupy to $250,000; $350,000 if owner, spouse, or dependent is disabled or age 60 or older; sale proceeds exempt 3 years after received if kept separate and apart from other moneys. (husband & wife may double). Includes all dwellings including manufactured homes, a vehicle and any trailer, water vessel, camper coach, mounted equipment, railway car, shipping or cargo container, shed, or tiny home (with or without wheels).
  • Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-41-201.7 - Real property, mobile home, manufactured home, or house trailer you occupy to $250,000; $350,000 if owner, spouse, or dependent is disabled or age 60 or older; sale proceeds exempt 3 years after received if kept separate and apart from other moneys. (husband & wife may double). Includes all dwellings including manufactured homes, a vehicle and any trailer, water vessel, camper coach, mounted equipment, railway car, shipping or cargo container, shed, or tiny home (with or without wheels).
  • Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-352a (e) - Real property, co-op, including mobile or manufactured home, to $250,000. (Effective October 1, 2021. See: PA 21-161—HB 6466)
  • Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-352b (t) - Real property, co-op, including mobile or manufactured home, to $250,000. (Effective October 1, 2021. See: PA 21-161—HB 6466)
  • D.C. Code Ann. § 15-501 (a)(14) - Any property used as a residence or co-op that debtor or debtor's dependent uses as a residence
  • In re Hovatter, 25 B.R. 123 (D. Del.Bankr. 1982) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 4914 (c)(1) - Equity in real property or equity in a manufactured home that is debtors principal residence not to exceed $125,000. (joint filers may not double)
  • In re Kelley, 361 B.R. 629 (D.Del 2004) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.01 - Real or personal property including mobile or modular home to unlimited value; cannot exceed half acre in municipality or 160 acres elsewhere; spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption (husband & wife may double)
  • Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.02 - Real or personal property including mobile or modular home to unlimited value; cannot exceed half acre in municipality or 160 acres elsewhere; spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption (husband & wife may double)
  • Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.03 - Real or personal property including mobile or modular home to unlimited value; cannot exceed half acre in municipality or 160 acres elsewhere; spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption (husband & wife may double)
  • Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.05 - Real or personal property including mobile or modular home to unlimited value; cannot exceed half acre in municipality or 160 acres elsewhere; spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption (husband & wife may double)
  • Fla. Const. Art.10, 4 - Real or personal property including mobile or modular home to unlimited value; cannot exceed half acre in municipality or 160 acres elsewhere; spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption (husband & wife may double)
  • In re Colwell, 196 F.3d 1225 (11th Cir. 1999) - Real or personal property including mobile or modular home to unlimited value; cannot exceed half acre in municipality or 160 acres elsewhere; spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption (husband & wife may double)
  • Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.01 - May file homestead declaration
  • Havoco of America, Ltd. v. Hill, 197 F.3d 1135 (11th Cir Fla. 1999) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • In re Taylor, 320 B.R. 214 (Bkrtcy.N.D.Ga., 2005) - Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $21,500 ($43,000 if married, and the property is solely owned by one spouse); up to $5,000 of unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
  • Ga. Code Ann. § 44-13-100 (a)(1); - Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $21,500 ($43,000 if married, and the property is solely owned by one spouse); up to $5,000 of unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
  • Ga. Code Ann. § 44-13-100 (a)(6) - Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $21,500 ($43,000 if married, and the property is solely owned by one spouse); up to $5,000 of unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 651-93 - Head of family or over 65 to $30,000; all others to $20,000; property cannot exceed 1 acre; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 651-91 - Head of family or over 65 to $30,000; all others to $20,000; property cannot exceed 1 acre; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 651-92 - Head of family or over 65 to $30,000; all others to $20,000; property cannot exceed 1 acre; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 651-96 - Head of family or over 65 to $30,000; all others to $20,000; property cannot exceed 1 acre; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • Iowa Code § 561.4 - May record homestead declaration
  • Iowa Code § 499A.18 - Real property or an apartment to an unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1/2 acre in town or city, 40 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Iowa Code § 561.2 - Real property or an apartment to an unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1/2 acre in town or city, 40 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Iowa Code § 561.16 - Real property or an apartment to an unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1/2 acre in town or city, 40 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Idaho Code § 55-1004 - Must record homestead exemption for property that is not yet occupied
  • Idaho Code § 55-1001 - Real property or mobile home to $175,000*; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months (husband and wife may not double) (* increased from $100,000 - March 2020)
  • Idaho Code § 55-1003 - Real property or mobile home to $175,000*; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months (husband and wife may not double) (* increased from $100,000 - March 2020)
  • Idaho Code § 55-1113 - Real property or mobile home to $175,000*; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months (husband and wife may not double) (* increased from $100,000 - March 2020)
  • 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/12-902 - Spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption
  • 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/12-901 - Real or personal property including a farm, lot, & buildings, condo, co-op, or mobile home to $15,000 (husband and wife may double); sale proceeds exempt for 1 year
  • 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/12-906 - Real or personal property including a farm, lot, & buildings, condo, co-op, or mobile home to $15,000 (husband and wife may double); sale proceeds exempt for 1 year
  • Ind. Code Ann. § 34-55-10-2.5 - Real or personal property used as residence to $22,750* (husband and wife may double); (*adjusted for inflation every six years)
  • Ind. Code Ann. § 34-55-10-2 (c)(5) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts incurred by only one spouse
  • Ind. Code Ann. § 34-55-10-2 (c)(1) - Real or personal property used as residence to $22,750* (husband and wife may double); (*adjusted for inflation every six years)
  • Ind. Code Ann. § 34-55-10-2 (c) - Real or personal property used as residence to $22,750* (husband and wife may double); (*adjusted for inflation every six years)
  • Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-2301 - Real property or mobile home you occupy or intend to occupy to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in town or city, 160 acres on farm. (New in 2011: If existing homestead land is annexed by city, homestead retains its prior protection despite annexation.)
  • Kan. Const. art. 15 § 9 - Real property or mobile home you occupy or intend to occupy to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in town or city, 160 acres on farm. (New in 2011: If existing homestead land is annexed by city, homestead retains its prior protection despite annexation.)
  • Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 427.090 - Real or personal property used as residence to $5,000; sale proceeds exempt
  • Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 427.060 - Real or personal property used as residence to $5,000; sale proceeds exempt
  • La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 20:1 (A)(1),(2),(3) - Property you occupy to $35,000 (if debt is result of catastrophic or terminal illness or injury, limit is full value of property as of 1 year before filing); cannot exceed 5 acres in city or town, 200 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13:3881 - Disaster relief insurance proceeds for exempt property
  • La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 20:1 (B) - Spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption; spouse given home in divorce gets homestead
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 188, § 1 - Automatic homestead $125,000; "Declared homestead" to $500,000 for property you occupy or intend to occupy (including mobile home); (co-owners may not double) (special rules if over 62 or disabled, may double to 1,000,00).
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 188, § 2 - Automatic homestead $125,000; "Declared homestead" to $500,000 for property you occupy or intend to occupy (including mobile home); (co-owners may not double) (special rules if over 62 or disabled, may double to 1,000,00).
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 188, § 5 - Automatic homestead $125,000; "Declared homestead" to $500,000 for property you occupy or intend to occupy (including mobile home); (co-owners may not double) (special rules if over 62 or disabled, may double to 1,000,00).
  • In re Peirce, 467 B.R. 260 (Bankr.D.Minn. 2012) - Automatic homestead $125,000; "Declared homestead" to $500,000 for property you occupy or intend to occupy (including mobile home); (co-owners may not double) (special rules if over 62 or disabled, may double to 1,000,00).
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 188, § 2 - Special rules for elderly and disabled.
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 188, § 7 - Spouse or children of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 209, § 1 - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debt for non-necessity owed by only one spouse.
  • In re Birney, 200 F.3d 225 (4th Cir. 1999) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety is exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Md. Code Ann., [Cts. & Jud. Proc.] § 11-504 (f) - Owner occupied residential property or condo or co-op or or a manufactured home that has been converted to real property pursuant to Real Property § 8B-201, to $27,900 (husband and wife may not double), can only be claimed once every 8 years. (Note:Maryland homestead cap is equal to the Federal inflation-adjusted homestead amount, as of April 1, 2022, adjusted for inflation every 3 years.)
  • Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 4422 (1) - Real or personal property (including cooperative) used as residence to $80,00; if debtor has minor dependents in residence, to $160,000; if debtor over age 60 or physically or mentally disabled, $160,000 (joint debtors in this category may double); proceeds of sale exempt for six months
  • In re Lindstrom, 331 B.R. 267 (E.D. Mich. 2006) - Real property including condo to $46,125, $69,200 if 65 or older or disabled; property cannot exceed 1 lot in town, village, city, or 40 acres elsewhere; spouse or children of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption. Spouses or unmarried co-owners may not double.
  • Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5451 (1)(m) - Real property including condo to $46,125, $69,200 if 65 or older or disabled; property cannot exceed 1 lot in town, village, city, or 40 acres elsewhere; spouse or children of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption. Spouses or unmarried co-owners may not double.
  • Vinson v. Dakmak, 347 B.R. 620 (E.D. Mich 2006) - Real property including condo to $46,125, $69,200 if 65 or older or disabled; property cannot exceed 1 lot in town, village, city, or 40 acres elsewhere; spouse or children of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption. Spouses or unmarried co-owners may not double.
  • In re Tveten, 402 N.W.2d 551 (Minn 1987) - Only reasonable amount may be exempted.
  • In re Medill, 119 B.R. 685 (D.Minn 1990) - Only reasonable amount may be exempted.
  • Minn. Stat. Ann. § 510.01 - Home and land on which it is situated to $480,000; if homestead is used for agricultural purposes, $1,125,000; cannot exceed 1/2 acre in city, 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Minn. Stat. Ann. § 510.02 - Home and land on which it is situated to $480,000; if homestead is used for agricultural purposes, $1,125,000; cannot exceed 1/2 acre in city, 160 acres elsewhere (husband & wife may not double)
  • Minn. Stat. Ann. § 550.37 subd. 12 - Manufactured home to an unlimited value
  • In re Eads, 271 B.R. 371 (Bkrtcy. W.D. Mo. 2002) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 513.430 1.(6) - Real property to $15,000 or mobile home to $5,000 (joint owners may not double)
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 513.475 - Real property to $15,000 or mobile home to $5,000 (joint owners may not double)
  • In re Smith,, 254 B.R. 751 (W.D. Mo. 2000) - Real property to $15,000 or mobile home to $5,000 (joint owners may not double)
  • In re Hurd, 441 BR 116 (BAP 8th Cir 2010) - Real property to $15,000 or mobile home to $5,000 (joint owners may not double)
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-1 (b)(i) - Property you own & occupy to $75,000; if over 60 and married or widowed may claim a former residence; property cannot exceed 160 acres; sale proceeds exempt
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-21 - Property you own & occupy to $75,000; if over 60 and married or widowed may claim a former residence; property cannot exceed 160 acres; sale proceeds exempt
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-23 - Property you own & occupy to $75,000; if over 60 and married or widowed may claim a former residence; property cannot exceed 160 acres; sale proceeds exempt
  • In re Cobbins, 234 B.R. 882 (S.D. Miss. 1999) - Mobile home does not qualify as homestead unless you own land on which it is located (see personal property)
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-27 - May file homestead declaration
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-31 - May file homestead declaration
  • Mont. Code Ann. § 70-32-105 - Must record homestead declaration before filing for bankruptcy
  • Mont. Code Ann. § 25-13-615 - Real property or mobile home you occupy to $378,560; sale, condemnation, or insurance proceeds exempt for 18 months (increases 4% every calendar year)
  • Mont. Code Ann. § 70-32-104 - Real property or mobile home you occupy to $378,560; sale, condemnation, or insurance proceeds exempt for 18 months (increases 4% every calendar year)
  • Mont. Code Ann. § 70-32-201 - Real property or mobile home you occupy to $378,560; sale, condemnation, or insurance proceeds exempt for 18 months (increases 4% every calendar year)
  • Mont. Code Ann. § 70-32-213 - Real property or mobile home you occupy to $378,560; sale, condemnation, or insurance proceeds exempt for 18 months (increases 4% every calendar year)
  • Mont. Code Ann. § 70-32-105 - Must record homestead declaration before filing for bankruptcy
  • N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1C-1601 (a)(1),(2) - Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $35,000 (husband and wife may double) ($60,000 if 65 or older and spouse is deceased); up to $5,000 of unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
  • In re Chandler, 148 B.R. 13 (E.D. N.C. 1992) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-02 (7) - Real property, house trailer, or mobile home to $150,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • N.D. Cent. Code § 47-18-01 - Real property, house trailer, or mobile home to $150,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • N.D. Cent. Code § 47-18-04 (4) - Real property, house trailer, or mobile home to $150,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1556 - $60,000 for head of family or unmarried person age 65 or older; cannot exceed 2 lots in city or village, 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 40-111 - $60,000 for head of family or unmarried person age 65 or older; cannot exceed 2 lots in city or village, 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 40-113 - $60,000 for head of family or unmarried person age 65 or older; cannot exceed 2 lots in city or village, 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt 6 months after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 40-105 - May record homestead declaration
  • N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 480:1 - Real property or manufactured housing (and the land it's on if you own it) to $120,000
  • Freda v. Commercial Trust Co. of New Jersey, 570 A.2d 409 (N.J. 1990) - None, but survivorship interest of a spouse in property held as tenancy by the entirety is exempt from creditors of a single spouse
  • N.M. Stat. Ann. § 42-10-9 - $150,000 (joint owners may double). A surviving spouse may claim $300,000 if the owner's spouse died within two years prior to the date of claiming the exemption.
  • Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 115.020 - Must record homestead declaration before filing for bankruptcy
  • In re Lennox, 58 B.R. 104 (D. Nev. 1986) - Real property or mobile home to $605,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 115.020 - Real property or mobile home to $605,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 115.005 - Real property or mobile home to $605,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 115.010 - Real property or mobile home to $605,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(m) - Real property or mobile home to $605,000 (husband & wife may not double)
  • In re Pearl, 723 F.2d 193 (2nd Cir. 1983) - Real property including co-op, condo, or mobile home, to $179,975 for the counties of Kings, New York, Queens, Bronx, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam; $149.975 for the counties of Dutchess, Albany, Columbia, Orange, Saratoga, and Ulster; $89,975 for the remaining counties in the state. (husband & wife may double)
  • N.Y. CPLR § 5206 (a) - Real property including co-op, condo, or mobile home, to $179,975 for the counties of Kings, New York, Queens, Bronx, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam; $149.975 for the counties of Dutchess, Albany, Columbia, Orange, Saratoga, and Ulster; $89,975 for the remaining counties in the state. (husband & wife may double)
  • In re Pernus, 143 B.R. 856 (N.D. Ohio 1992) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66 (A)(1)(b) - Real or personal property used as residence to $161,375.
  • 31 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 1 (A)(1) - Real property or manufactured home to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere; $5,000 limit if more than 25% of total sq. ft. area used for business purposes; okay to rent homestead as long as no other residence is acquired
  • 31 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 1 (A)(2) - Real property or manufactured home to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere; $5,000 limit if more than 25% of total sq. ft. area used for business purposes; okay to rent homestead as long as no other residence is acquired
  • 31 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 2 - Real property or manufactured home to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in city, town, or village, or 160 acres elsewhere; $5,000 limit if more than 25% of total sq. ft. area used for business purposes; okay to rent homestead as long as no other residence is acquired
  • Or. Rev. Stat. § 18.395 - Real property, mobile home or houseboat you occupy or intend to occupy to $40,000 ($50,000 for joint owners); property cannot exceed 1 block in town or city or 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt 1 year from sale, if you intend to purchase another home
  • Or. Rev. Stat. § 18.402 - Real property, mobile home or houseboat you occupy or intend to occupy to $40,000 ($50,000 for joint owners); property cannot exceed 1 block in town or city or 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt 1 year from sale, if you intend to purchase another home
  • Or. Rev. Stat. § 408.440 - Real property of a soldier or sailor during time of war
  • In re Wynn, 369 B.R. 605 (Bankr. D. Or 2007) - Homestead proceeds used for rent count as reinvestment within one year.
  • In re Pletz, 221 F.3d 1114 (9th Cir 2000) - Tenancy by entirety not exempt, but subject to survivorship rights of nondebtor spouse
  • In re Casserino, 379 F.3d 1069 (9th Cir. 2004) - Prepaid rent and security deposits for renter's dwelling
  • In re Martin, 259 B.R. 119 (M.D. Pa. 2001) - None; however, property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4.1 - $500,000 in land & buildings you occupy or intend to occupy as a principal residence
  • S.C. Code Ann. § 15-41-30 (A)(1) - Real property, including co-op, to $67,100 (joint owners to $134,175)
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 43-31-1 - Real property to unlimited value or mobile home (larger than 240 sq. ft. at its base and registered in state at least 6 months before filing) to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in town or 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds to $30,000 ($170,000 if over age 70 or widow or widower who hasn't remarried) exempt for 1 year after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 43-31-2 - Real property to unlimited value or mobile home (larger than 240 sq. ft. at its base and registered in state at least 6 months before filing) to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in town or 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds to $30,000 ($170,000 if over age 70 or widow or widower who hasn't remarried) exempt for 1 year after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 43-31-3 - Real property to unlimited value or mobile home (larger than 240 sq. ft. at its base and registered in state at least 6 months before filing) to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in town or 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds to $30,000 ($170,000 if over age 70 or widow or widower who hasn't remarried) exempt for 1 year after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 43-31-4 - Real property to unlimited value or mobile home (larger than 240 sq. ft. at its base and registered in state at least 6 months before filing) to unlimited value; property cannot exceed 1 acre in town or 160 acres elsewhere; sale proceeds to $30,000 ($170,000 if over age 70 or widow or widower who hasn't remarried) exempt for 1 year after sale (husband & wife may not double)
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 43-31-5 - (Gold or silver mine, mill, or smelter not exempt)
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 43-31-13 - Spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 43-31-6 - May file homestead declaration
  • Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-301 - $5,000; $7,500 for joint owners; $25,000 if at least one dependent is a minor child. (if 62 or older, 12,500 if single; $20,000 if married; $25,000 if spouse is also 62 or older)
  • In re Arango, 136 B.R. 740 (Bankr.E.D.Tenn. 1992) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse In re Arango, 136 B.R. 740 aff'd, 992 F.2d 611 (6th Cir. 1993)
  • In re Arango, 992 F.2d 611 (6th Cir. 1993) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse In re Arango, 136 B.R. 740 aff'd, 992 F.2d 611 (6th Cir. 1993)
  • In re Arwood, 289 B.R. 889 (Bankr.E.D.Tenn. 2003) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse In re Arango, 136 B.R. 740 aff'd, 992 F.2d 611 (6th Cir. 1993)
  • In re Hogue, 286 S.W.3d 890 (S.Ct.Tenn 2009) - $5,000; $7,500 for joint owners; $25,000 if at least one dependent is a minor child. (if 62 or older, 12,500 if single; $20,000 if married; $25,000 if spouse is also 62 or older)
  • Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-302 - $5,000; $7,500 for joint owners; $25,000 if at least one dependent is a minor child. (if 62 or older, 12,500 if single; $20,000 if married; $25,000 if spouse is also 62 or older)
  • Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-303 - 2—15 year lease
  • Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-301 - Spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 41.023 - Must file homestead declaration, or court will file it for you and charge you for doing so
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 41.021 - Must file homestead declaration, or court will file it for you and charge you for doing so
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 41.022 - Must file homestead declaration, or court will file it for you and charge you for doing so
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 41.005 (f) - Must file homestead declaration, or court will file it for you and charge you for doing so
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 41.003 - Unlimited; property cannot exceed 10 acres in town, village, city or 100 acres (200 for families) elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (renting okay if another home not acquired, Prop. 41.003)
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 41.001 - Unlimited; property cannot exceed 10 acres in town, village, city or 100 acres (200 for families) elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (renting okay if another home not acquired, Prop. 41.003)
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 41.002 - Unlimited; property cannot exceed 10 acres in town, village, city or 100 acres (200 for families) elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (renting okay if another home not acquired, Prop. 41.003)
  • Tex. Const. Art. 16, § 50 - Unlimited; property cannot exceed 10 acres in town, village, city or 100 acres (200 for families) elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (renting okay if another home not acquired, Prop. 41.003)
  • Tex. Const. Art. 16, § 51 - Unlimited; property cannot exceed 10 acres in town, village, city or 100 acres (200 for families) elsewhere; sale proceeds exempt for 6 months after sale (renting okay if another home not acquired, Prop. 41.003)
  • 11 U.S.C. § 522 (d)(1), (d)(5) - Real property, including co-op or mobile home, or burial plot to $27,900; unused portion of homestead to $13,950 may be applied to any property
  • 25 U.S.C. § 410 - Indian lands or homestead sales or lease proceeds
  • Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-503 (5)(b) - Sale proceeds exempt for 1 year
  • Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-504 - Must file homestead declaration before attempted sale of home
  • Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-503 (1),(2),(4) - Real property, mobile home, or water rights to $48,700 if primary residence; $5,800 if not primary residence (joint owners may double)
  • In re Williams, 104 F.3d 668 (4th Cir 1997) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Va. Code Ann. § 34-4 - $5,000 plus $500 per dependent; rents & profits; sale proceeds exempt to $5,000 (husband & wife may double, unused portion of homestead may be applied to any personal property); if 65 or older, exemption is $10,000, and (as of July 2020) an additional $25,000 if the home is a principal residence
  • Cheeseman v.Nachman,, 656 F.2d 60 (4th Cir. 1981) - $5,000 plus $500 per dependent; rents & profits; sale proceeds exempt to $5,000 (husband & wife may double, unused portion of homestead may be applied to any personal property); if 65 or older, exemption is $10,000, and (as of July 2020) an additional $25,000 if the home is a principal residence
  • Va. Code Ann. § 34-18 - $5,000 plus $500 per dependent; rents & profits; sale proceeds exempt to $5,000 (husband & wife may double, unused portion of homestead may be applied to any personal property); if 65 or older, exemption is $10,000, and (as of July 2020) an additional $25,000 if the home is a principal residence
  • Va. Code Ann. § 34-20 - $5,000 plus $500 per dependent; rents & profits; sale proceeds exempt to $5,000 (husband & wife may double, unused portion of homestead may be applied to any personal property); if 65 or older, exemption is $10,000, and (as of July 2020) an additional $25,000 if the home is a principal residence
  • In re Hoss, 233 B.R. 684 (W.D. Va 1999) - May include mobile home.
  • Va. Code Ann. § 34-6 - Must file homestead declaration before filing for bankruptcy
  • In re Bunker, 312 f.3d 145 (4th Cir 2002) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Va. Code Ann. 64.2-311 - Surviving spouse may claim $15,000; if no surviving spouse, minor children may claim exemption
  • Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 27, § 101 - Real property or mobile home to $125,000; may also claim rents, issues, profits, & out-buildings (husband and wife may not double)
  • In re McQueen, 21 B.R. 736 (D. Ver. 1982) - Property held as tenancy by the entirety may be exempt against debts owed by only one spouse
  • Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 27, § 105 - Spouse of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption
  • D'Avignon v. Palmisano, 34 B.R. 796 (D. Vt. 1982) - Real property or mobile home to $125,000; may also claim rents, issues, profits, & out-buildings (husband and wife may not double)
  • In re Roberge, 307 B.R. 442 (Bankr. D. Vt. 2004) - Real property or mobile home to $125,000; may also claim rents, issues, profits, & out-buildings (husband and wife may not double)
  • Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 6.13.040 - Must record homestead declaration before sale of home if property unimproved or home unoccupied
  • Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 6.13.010 - Real property, manufactured home, or mobile home from to $172,900 to $729,600, depending on county (husband and wife may not double) (S.B. 5408 effective, signed May 12, 2021)
  • Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 6.13.030 - Real property, manufactured home, or mobile home from to $172,900 to $729,600, depending on county (husband and wife may not double) (S.B. 5408 effective, signed May 12, 2021)
  • Wis. Stat. Ann. § 990.01 (14) - Property you occupy or intend to occupy to $75,000, not exceeding 40 acres; sale proceeds exempt for 2 years if you intend to purchase another home (husband & wife's may double)
  • Wis. Stat. Ann. § 815.20 - Property you occupy or intend to occupy to $75,000, not exceeding 40 acres; sale proceeds exempt for 2 years if you intend to purchase another home (husband & wife's may double)
  • W. Va. Code § 38-10-4 (a) - Real or personal property used as residence to $35,000; unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property (husband & wife may double)
  • Wyo. Stat. § 1-20-101 - Real property or mobile home you occupy to $100,000 (joint owners may double)
  • Wyo. Stat. § 1-20-102 - Real property or mobile home you occupy to $100,000 (joint owners may double)
  • Wyo. Stat. § 1-20-104 - Real property or mobile home you occupy to $100,000 (joint owners may double)
  • Wyo. Stat. § 1-20-103 - Spouse or child of deceased owner may claim homestead exemption