Bankruptcy by State
Bankruptcy in Nebraska
How Nebraska's bankruptcy exemptions, Chapter 7 income limits, and filing volume compare to the rest of the country.
Homestead exemption
$120,000
#17 of 51
Vehicle exemption
$5,000
#13 of 51
Median income (1 person)
$66,922
Chapter 7 means-test threshold
Annual filings
2,819
Year 2025
Nebraska vs. national medians
National medians are calculated across all 51 states plus the District of Columbia. Ranks run from #1 (highest) to #51 (lowest). Where a state publishes a range or a conditional amount, the exemption is shown in full and ranked by its guaranteed minimum.
| Metric | Nebraska | National median | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead exemption | $120,000 | $90,000 | #17 of 51 |
| Motor vehicle exemption | $5,000 | $7,250 | #13 of 51 |
| Median income (1-person household) | $66,922 | $71,745 | #37 of 51 |
| Median income (4-person household) | $125,074 | $126,058 | #28 of 51 |
| Annual bankruptcy filings | 2,819 | 8,707 | #37 of 51 |