Nevada · Bankruptcy exemptions

Nevada Bankruptcy Exemptions

$605,000

Four rules checked against governing sourcesSources checked through Jun 29, 2026Inspect the coverage gate

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The four rules to check first

These are current source-linked reference points, not a conclusion about which exemptions apply to a particular filing.

Transportation

Motor vehicle

$15,000 motor-vehicle exemption; disability-modified vehicle branch remains separate.

Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 21.090(1)(f).

Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027

System choice

State or federal exemption system

Nevada has opted out of federal Sec. 522(d) exemptions except as state law allows.

Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 21.090(3).

Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027

What changes the answer

The number is only the starting point

  • Petition date and domicileTiming can change the applicable state system and the operative amount.
  • Equity, liens, and ownershipThe protected interest is not simply the property’s market value.
  • Joint filing and doublingWhether spouses can combine an exemption depends on the rule and facts.
  • Federal limits and case lawFederal provisions, including 11 U.S.C. § 522(p), and controlling decisions can limit the result.

Organize home equity

Work through value, secured balances, selling costs, and an optional exemption reference.

View published income figures

See the current U.S. Trustee table by household size for Nevada.

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This page reports source-linked state rules and review dates. It does not select an exemption system, determine eligibility, calculate protected equity, or apply law to an individual situation. Verify the cited authority and current law before relying on a figure.