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Eviction in Pima County (Tucson), Arizona

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

Quick facts: eviction in Pima County (Tucson)

Eviction court
Pima County Consolidated Justice Court - Evictions Specialty Court — Justice court Court page
Filing fee
$71 eviction complaint ($41 statutory + $10 court automation + $20 court operations); answer: no fee; writ of restitution: $43 Pima County Consolidated Justice Court, JP90A Civil Unit Fee Schedule (effective 09/21/2026, rev. 8/19/2026)
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)
$1,402/month HUD
Renter households
152,188 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Pima County (Tucson)

Eviction cases in Pima County (Tucson) are heard by the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court - Evictions Specialty Court (Justice court).

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

All eviction matters at the Consolidated Justice Court are heard by its Evictions Specialty Court; evictions in Precinct 3 (Ajo) and Precinct 7 (Green Valley) are handled by those justice courts. Notice of appeal must be filed within 5 calendar days of judgment; a supersedeas bond (which the court cannot waive) is needed to stop the eviction pending appeal.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Pima County (Tucson)

$71 eviction complaint ($41 statutory + $10 court automation + $20 court operations); answer: no fee; writ of restitution: $43

From the court's official fee schedule PDF (rev. 8/19/2026, effective 9/21/2026). Local add-ons are Pima County Ordinances 2008-69 (automation) and 2014-23 (operations). Motions, stipulations and default applications $33 each. Persons unable to pay may apply for a deferral or waiver of court fees.

Source: Pima County Consolidated Justice Court, JP90A Civil Unit Fee Schedule (effective 09/21/2026, rev. 8/19/2026)

How eviction cases work locally

Evictions Specialty CourtA dedicated eviction court handles all eviction matters at the Consolidated Justice Court (except Ajo and Green Valley precincts).
Source: Official source
AppealsNotice of Appeal due within 5 calendar days of judgment; supersedeas bond required to stay the eviction and cannot be waived by the court.
Source: Official source

The Arizona eviction process

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

  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

Full Arizona eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Pima County (Tucson)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Tucson, AZ MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$967
1 bedroom$1,081
2 bedrooms$1,402
3 bedrooms$1,950
4 bedrooms$2,245

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Pima County (Tucson): $1,212/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Pima County (Tucson)

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City rules in Pima County (Tucson)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Pima County (Tucson)?
Eviction cases in Pima County (Tucson) are filed with the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court - Evictions Specialty Court.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Pima County (Tucson)?
$71 eviction complaint ($41 statutory + $10 court automation + $20 court operations); answer: no fee; writ of restitution: $43.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Pima County (Tucson)?
Pima County Emergency Eviction Legal Services (EELS); Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA); Step Up to Justice.
What is the fair market rent in Pima County (Tucson)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,402 per month (1-bedroom: $1,081).

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.