What a Creditor Cannot Take
C.R.S. 13-54-102 — clothing, household goods, two vehicles and the tools of a trade, to set amounts
| Property | Exempt from levy and sale up to |
|---|---|
| PropertyNecessary clothing of the debtor and each dependent | Exempt from levy and sale up toTwo thousand dollars in value |
| PropertyLibrary, family pictures and school books | Exempt from levy and sale up toTwo thousand dollars in value |
| PropertyHousehold goods | Exempt from levy and sale up toSix thousand dollars in value |
| PropertyUp to two motor vehicles or bicycles | Exempt from levy and sale up toFifteen thousand dollars, or twenty-five thousand dollars where the debtor, spouse or dependent is elderly or disabled |
| PropertyTools and equipment of the debtor's primary occupation | Exempt from levy and sale up toSixty thousand dollars |
Who handles this in Colorado: Bankruptcy Clinic, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado and Colorado Center on Law and Policy; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
The section lists more, including certain pensions and a separate exemption for farming and ranching. Snowmobiles, boats, travel trailers and motor homes are not covered by the vehicle exemption.
Sources for this section (1)
- C.R.S. 13-54-102 — Property exempt - commingled exempt and nonexempt assets - definitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.