Eviction in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa), Alabama

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

Quick facts: eviction in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)

Eviction court: Tuscaloosa County District Court (6th Judicial Circuit) - District Civil — District court (unlawful detainer / eviction) 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): $1,169/month HUD
Renter households: 34,755 (39% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)

Eviction cases in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa) are heard by the Tuscaloosa County District Court (6th Judicial Circuit) - District Civil (District court (unlawful detainer / eviction)).

Tuscaloosa County Courthouse - Circuit Court Clerk (2nd Floor) — 714 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205-464-8259) · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

Alabama evictions (unlawful detainers) are filed in District Court using the statewide Form C-59 (available through Alabama eForms). The Tuscaloosa clerk's site does not post landlord-tenant instructions.

The Alabama eviction process

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

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 Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$966
1 bedroom	$972
2 bedrooms	$1,169
3 bedrooms	$1,490
4 bedrooms	$1,548

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa): $1,037/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) are covered on city pages.

Eviction help in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)?

Eviction cases in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa) are filed with the Tuscaloosa County District Court (6th Judicial Circuit) - District Civil.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)?

Legal Services Alabama.

What is the fair market rent in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,169 per month (1-bedroom: $972).

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.