Arizona Bankruptcy Exemptions
What is Proposition 209 and how does it help Arizona debtors?
Free Consultation: (855) 603-3300Proposition 209, approved by Arizona voters in November 2022, dramatically expanded protections for Arizona debtors. It raised the homestead exemption to a $400,000 base (approximately $437,600 for 2026 after inflation adjustments), increased the household goods exemption to $15,000, the vehicle exemption to $15,000, and created a $5,000 bank account exemption.
It also transformed wage garnishment: creditors can now take only the lesser of 10% of disposable earnings or the amount above 60 times the highest applicable minimum wage — reducible to 5% for hardship. Previously, up to 25% could be garnished.
Prop 209 also added automatic annual inflation adjustments each January 1, so these protections grow over time. For anyone considering bankruptcy or facing collections in Arizona, these are the rules that determine what you keep.
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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