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Eviction in Mohave County, Arizona

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

Quick facts: eviction in Mohave County

Eviction court
Mohave County Justice Courts (Bullhead City, Kingman/Cerbat, Lake Havasu, North Canyon) — Justice Court Court page
Filing fee
Eviction action: $51 in Justice Court ($352 in Superior Court). Answer or initial appearance in Justice Court: $67. Superior Court of Arizona in Mohave County - Filing Fees
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)
$1,365/month HUD
Renter households
26,438 (26% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Mohave County

Eviction cases in Mohave County are heard by the Mohave County Justice Courts (Bullhead City, Kingman/Cerbat, Lake Havasu, North Canyon) (Justice Court).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Mohave County has four justice courts; evictions are among the case types they hear. Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The trial happens on the date listed on the summons; continuances are limited to three business days. A tenant may appeal an eviction judgment to Mohave County Superior Court (415 E Spring St, Kingman) within five days.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Mohave County

Eviction action: $51 in Justice Court ($352 in Superior Court). Answer or initial appearance in Justice Court: $67.

Fee waiver and deferral forms are on the court's Fee & Waiver Deferral page (https://www.mohavecourts.az.gov/forms-form-kits-page/fee-waiver-deferral-forms-kits).

Source: Superior Court of Arizona in Mohave County - Filing Fees

How eviction cases work locally

Forms and eviction informationThe Mohave courts' Eviction forms page explains eviction trials and appeals and links to the Arizona courts' Landlord-Tenant self-service center and eviction videos.
Source: Official source

The Arizona eviction process

Arizona state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Mohave County:

  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 Mohave County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,053
1 bedroom$1,060
2 bedrooms$1,365
3 bedrooms$1,897
4 bedrooms$2,090

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Mohave County: $1,091/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Mohave County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Mohave County?
Eviction cases in Mohave County are filed with the Mohave County Justice Courts (Bullhead City, Kingman/Cerbat, Lake Havasu, North Canyon).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Mohave County?
Eviction action: $51 in Justice Court ($352 in Superior Court). Answer or initial appearance in Justice Court: $67.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Mohave County?
Community Legal Services - Kingman Office.
What is the fair market rent in Mohave County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,365 per month (1-bedroom: $1,060).

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.