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Washington D.C. Exemptions Summary:HomesteadAny property used as a residence or co-op that debtor or debtor's dependent uses as a residence
Vehicle Exemption$2,575
Personal PropertyAppliances, books, clothing, household furnishings, and goods, musical instruments, pets to $425 per item or $8,625 total
All family pictures; and all the family library, to $400
Wild CardUp to $850 in any property, plus up to $8,075 of unused homestead exemption
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