If the owner is married, the homestead may consist of the community or jointly owned property of the spouses or the separate property of either spouse: PROVIDED, That the same premises may not be claimed separately by the husband and wife with the effect of increasing the net value of the homestead available to the marital community beyond the amount specified in RCW 6.13.030 as now or hereafter amended. When the owner is not married, the homestead may consist of any of his or her property.

[1987 c 442 § 202; 1981 c 329 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 98 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 6; 1895 c 64 § 2; RRS § 530. Formerly RCW 6.12.020.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.

     Severability -- 1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.