Eviction in Mobile County (Mobile), Alabama
Where eviction cases are filed in Mobile County (Mobile), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Mobile County (Mobile)
- Eviction court
- Mobile County District Court (13th Judicial Circuit) - District Civil — District court (unlawful detainer / eviction) Court page
- Filing fee
- $256 unlawful detainer filing; $10 per additional defendant Mobile County Circuit Clerk - District Civil and Small Claims Filing Fees
- 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)
- $1,083/month HUD
- Renter households
- 54,913 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Mobile County (Mobile)
Eviction cases in Mobile County (Mobile) are heard by the Mobile County District Court (13th Judicial Circuit) - District Civil (District court (unlawful detainer / eviction)).
- Mobile County Circuit Clerk (Government Plaza) — 205 Government Street, Suite 913, Mobile, AL 36644-2913 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center
By standing order, unlawful detainer/eviction actions may only be filed by a lawyer or the person whose name is on the deed. A mandatory URLTA discovery order requires property owner, plaintiff ownership and tenant affidavits (forms posted by the clerk). District and circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction; requests for injunctive relief must be filed in circuit court.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Mobile County (Mobile)
$256 unlawful detainer filing; $10 per additional defendant
The clerk's older unlawful detainer instruction page lists a $350 initial fee; the current fee table shows $256. Confirm with the clerk. Execution for property $30. A tenant may ask the court to waive fees by filing an Affidavit of Substantial Hardship, but that does not waive the appeal bond needed to stop an eviction during appeal.
Source: Mobile County Circuit Clerk - District Civil and Small Claims Filing Fees
How eviction cases work locally
| Who may file | Standing Order on Unlawful Detainer Actions: only a lawyer or the person whose name is on the deed may file. Source: Official source |
|---|---|
| Mandatory URLTA discovery order | The court's URLTA order requires a Property Owner's Affidavit, Plaintiff's Affidavit of Ownership and Tenant's Affidavit (on the clerk's Forms tab). Source: Official source |
The Alabama eviction process
Alabama state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Mobile County (Mobile):
- 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 Mobile County (Mobile)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Mobile, AL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $854 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $919 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,083 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,414 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,445 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Mobile County (Mobile): $1,052/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
HUD designates this metro a Small Area FMR area: Housing Choice Voucher programs here use ZIP-code-level Small Area FMRs; figures shown are the metro-wide FMRs used for other programs.
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) are covered on city pages.
Eviction help in Mobile County (Mobile)
Free legal help
- Legal Services Alabama — Statewide civil legal aid for eligible low-income Alabamians, including eviction and housing problems; call center 866-456-4995.
Other Alabama counties
- Eviction in Jefferson County (Birmingham, Bessemer)
- Eviction in Madison County (Huntsville)
- Eviction in Montgomery County (Montgomery)
- Eviction in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)
Related
- Alabama landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Alabama
- Alabama eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Alabama (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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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.