Eviction in Baldwin County, Alabama

Where eviction cases are filed in Baldwin County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Baldwin County

Eviction court: Baldwin County District Court (Circuit Clerk, Civil Division) — District court Court page
Notice before filing (state law): Written notice to terminate that states the rent and any late fees owed. The rental agreement terminates on a date not less than 7 business days after the tenant receives the notice, unless the tenant pays (cures) within the 7 business days. Alabama rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,345/month HUD
Renter households: 22,077 (22% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Baldwin County

Eviction cases in Baldwin County are heard by the Baldwin County District Court (Circuit Clerk, Civil Division) (District court).

Baldwin County Courthouse — 312 Courthouse Square, Suite 10, Bay Minette, AL 36507 · website
Fairhope Satellite Courthouse — 1100 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 · website
Foley Satellite Courthouse — 201 East Section Avenue, Foley, AL 36535 · website

Court eviction page

Circuit Clerk's office: Bay Minette (251) 937-0280, hours 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fairhope (251) 928-3002; Foley (251) 943-5061. District judges hear civil actions up to $20,000 (concurrent with circuit court) and small claims up to $6,000.

The Alabama eviction process

Alabama state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Baldwin County:

Landlord delivers a written notice to terminate: 7 business days for nonpayment or curable lease violations (§ 35-9A-421), or 30 days to end a month-to-month tenancy (§ 35-9A-441)
Landlord files an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint in district court
Service: personal service first; otherwise delivery to an adult resident, or posting on the door plus first-class mailing by the close of the next business day
Tenant files an answer within 7 calendar days after service (weekends and holidays count; if the last day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day); if no answer, landlord may seek default judgment on possession
Judgment; either party may appeal to circuit court within 7 days of entry, and the tenant must pay rent into court to stay the writ
Writ of possession issues on landlord's application after the 7-day automatic stay
Writ executed by the sheriff/constable

Full Alabama eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Baldwin County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,094
1 bedroom	$1,200
2 bedrooms	$1,345
3 bedrooms	$1,692
4 bedrooms	$2,171

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Baldwin County: $1,277/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; evictions follow the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Eviction help in Baldwin County

Free legal help

Legal Services Alabama — Handles eviction and other housing problems; call center 866-456-4995 (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); nearest listed office is Mobile.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Baldwin County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Baldwin County?

Eviction cases in Baldwin County are filed with the Baldwin County District Court (Circuit Clerk, Civil Division).

Where can I get help with an eviction in Baldwin County?

Legal Services Alabama.

What is the fair market rent in Baldwin County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,345 per month (1-bedroom: $1,200).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.