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AS 09.38.010 — a home up to $54,000 and weekly net earnings up to $350

An individual may exempt their interest in property in Alaska used as their principal residence, or their dependents', up to $54,000. Co-owners living there each get an exemption, but together no more than $54,000 for one unit.

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  • Weekly net earnings up to $350, net meaning after what law or a court order requires withheld.
  • Someone not paid weekly, twice a month or monthly may exempt up to $1,400 in cash and other liquid assets a month.
  • AS 09.38.030
Sources for this section (2)
  1. AS 09.38.010 — Homestead exemption
  2. AS 09.38.030 — Exemption of earnings and liquid assets

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.

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