Eviction in Yuma County, Arizona
Where eviction cases are filed in Yuma County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Yuma County
- 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)
- $1,382/month HUD
- Renter households
- 23,031 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
The Arizona eviction process
Arizona state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Yuma County:
- 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
- Landlord files a special detainer complaint; the summons issues the same day
- Tenant is served at least 2 days before the court date (or by posting plus certified mail)
- 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
- Judgment for possession, rent, late charges stated in the lease, costs, and fees
- Writ of restitution may issue 5 calendar days after judgment; it is executed by a constable (or sheriff)
- Landlord must store the tenant's remaining property for 14 days after the writ is executed
Full Arizona eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Yuma County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Yuma, AZ MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,046 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,053 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,382 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,892 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,318 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Yuma County: $993/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in Yuma County
Free legal help
- Community Legal Services (CLS) - Yuma office — Serves Yuma County: 204 S. 1st Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364; (928) 782-7511 or toll-free (800) 852-9075. Walk-ins by appointment only; apply online at AZLawHelp.org or through CLS's Apply Now page.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Yuma County
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Related
- Arizona landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Arizona
- Arizona eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Arizona (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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What is the fair market rent in Yuma County?
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.