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Eviction in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Arizona

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

Quick facts: eviction in Maricopa County (Phoenix)

Eviction court
Maricopa County Justice Courts (26 justice court precincts) — Justice court Court page
Filing fee
$69 eviction action complaint; answer: no charge; Writ of Restitution $125 (includes constable service, minimum 6 miles; $2.40/mile over 6) Maricopa County Justice Courts fee schedule
Notice before filing (state law)
5-day written notice of nonpayment stating that the landlord will terminate the rental agreement if rent is not paid within that time. Before an eviction is filed, paying all past-due rent plus a reasonable late fee set in a written lease reinstates the agreement. After filing, reinstatement also requires paying attorney fees and court costs. After judgment, reinstatement is at the landlord's discretion. Arizona rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,839/month HUD
Renter households
602,808 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Maricopa County (Phoenix)

Eviction cases in Maricopa County (Phoenix) are heard by the Maricopa County Justice Courts (26 justice court precincts) (Justice court).

Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center

The case is heard by the justice court precinct where the rental is located; the court-locations page says to look up the address on the Maricopa County Interactive Elections Map to identify the precinct. The summons sets a hearing 3 to 6 days after filing; hearings may be attended by phone or video. A 27th precinct (Canyon Trails, Avondale) is slated to open January 2027. The court site says eFiling is 'coming' but gives no launch date.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Maricopa County (Phoenix)

$69 eviction action complaint; answer: no charge; Writ of Restitution $125 (includes constable service, minimum 6 miles; $2.40/mile over 6)

Fee deferral or waiver available by application (Ariz. Code of Judicial Administration § 5-206); a judge decides. The page does not state an effective date. Statewide base fee for forcible entry and detainer filings is $41 (https://www.azcourts.gov/courtfilingfees/Justice-Court-Filing-Fees); the Maricopa amount includes local fees.

Source: Maricopa County Justice Courts fee schedule

How eviction cases work locally

Hearing schedulingHearing is set at least 3 but no more than 6 days after filing; may appear by phone or video; tenant can stop the eviction by paying in full before the judge rules.
Source: Official source
Writ execution by constableAfter judgment, the landlord may obtain a Writ of Restitution directing the constable to remove the tenant; the constable may allow a short time to finish moving but cannot cancel or refuse to serve the writ.
Source: Official source

The Arizona eviction process

Arizona state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Maricopa County (Phoenix):

  1. Landlord delivers written notice: 5-day pay-or-quit for nonpayment, 5- or 10-day notice to cure for violations, or immediate notice for a material and irreparable breach
  2. Landlord files a special detainer complaint; the summons issues the same day
  3. Tenant is served at least 2 days before the court date (or by posting plus certified mail)
  4. Initial appearance/trial set 3 to 6 days from the date of the summons; judgment may be entered at the first appearance or at a trial within 3 days
  5. Judgment for possession, rent, late charges stated in the lease, costs, and fees
  6. Writ of restitution may issue 5 calendar days after judgment; it is executed by a constable (or sheriff)
  7. Landlord must store the tenant's remaining property for 14 days after the writ is executed

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Rent in Maricopa County (Phoenix)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,457
1 bedroom$1,583
2 bedrooms$1,839
3 bedrooms$2,452
4 bedrooms$2,720

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Maricopa County (Phoenix): $1,708/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Maricopa County (Phoenix)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Maricopa County (Phoenix)?
Eviction cases in Maricopa County (Phoenix) are filed with the Maricopa County Justice Courts (26 justice court precincts).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Maricopa County (Phoenix)?
$69 eviction action complaint; answer: no charge; Writ of Restitution $125 (includes constable service, minimum 6 miles; $2.40/mile over 6)
Where can I get help with an eviction in Maricopa County (Phoenix)?
Community Legal Services (CLS); Maricopa County Community Services (Community Action Program).
What is the fair market rent in Maricopa County (Phoenix)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,839 per month (1-bedroom: $1,583).

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.