What A Creditor Cannot Take
ORS 18.345 — a vehicle to $10,000, tools to $5,000, and household goods to $3,000
| Property | Exempt up to |
|---|---|
| PropertyA vehicle | Exempt up to$10,000, or $3,000 against a support debt or restitution |
| PropertyTools, implements and library of the debtor's trade | Exempt up to$5,000 |
| PropertyHousehold goods, furniture and utensils | Exempt up to$3,000, with 60 days of food and fuel |
| PropertyClothing, jewelry and personal items | Exempt up to$1,800 |
| PropertyBooks, pictures and musical instruments | Exempt up to$600 |
| PropertyPayments for personal bodily injury | Exempt up to$10,000 |
| PropertyAny personal property, on top of nothing else | Exempt up to$400 |
- Prescribed health aids
- Support received, as far as reasonably necessary
- Veterans' benefits
- The earned income tax credit
- Health savings accounts
Sources for this section (1)
- ORS 18.345 — Exempt personal property generally
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Oregon attorney.