Washington Bankruptcy Exemptions
How much home equity is protected in a Washington bankruptcy?
Free Consultation: (855) 603-3300Washington has one of the most powerful homestead exemptions in the nation. Under RCW 6.13.030, your protected home equity is the GREATER of $125,000 or the prior calendar year's median single-family home price in your county.
For bankruptcy petitions filed in 2026, that means approximately: King County $940,000; Snohomish County $755,000; Pierce County $560,000; Clark County $555,000; Kitsap County $575,281; Whatcom County $620,231; Thurston County $530,959; Spokane County $420,698. Every one of Washington's 39 counties has its own figure.
For most Washington homeowners, this means filing bankruptcy does not put your home at risk — even with substantial equity. The figure in effect on your petition date controls, so filing-year timing can matter.
This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Exemption figures were verified against official sources in August 2026; inflation-adjusted amounts (including Arizona's Prop 209 figures and county median homestead values) are computed estimates that change annually and should be confirmed by an attorney for your petition date. Contact Majors Law Group, P.C. for advice about your specific situation.
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