Eviction in Sebastian County (Fort Smith), Arkansas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Sebastian County (Fort Smith)

Eviction court: Sebastian County Circuit Court (Fort Smith and Greenwood districts) - Circuit Clerk — Circuit Court Court page
Notice before filing (state law): For a civil unlawful detainer, the landlord must give three days' written notice to vacate before filing. Arkansas rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $937/month HUD
Renter households: 20,147 (39% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Sebastian County (Fort Smith)

Eviction cases in Sebastian County (Fort Smith) are heard by the Sebastian County Circuit Court (Fort Smith and Greenwood districts) - Circuit Clerk (Circuit Court).

Sebastian County Courts Building - Circuit Clerk — 901 South B Street, Rm 205, Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479-782-1046; Mon-Fri 8-5) · website
Greenwood Courthouse - Circuit Clerk — 301 E. Center, Room 103, Greenwood, AR 72936 (479-996-4175) · website

Court eviction page

Civil questions: 479-441-1310, extensions 2965, 2950 or 2951. Circuit Clerk records office: Parker Annex, 40 South 4th Street, Fort Smith (479-784-1581). The clerk's site links Public Inquiry and Court Records pages for case lookups.

The Arkansas eviction process

Arkansas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Sebastian County (Fort Smith):

Landlord gives the tenant three days' written notice to vacate
Landlord files an unlawful detainer complaint with a supporting affidavit; the clerk issues a summons and a Notice of Intention to Issue Writ of Possession
Sheriff or process server serves the tenant
Tenant has 5 days, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, to file a written objection, and a tenant who stays must deposit the rent due into the court registry
If no objection is filed, the clerk, upon order of the court, immediately issues a writ of possession (§ 18-60-307(b) as amended by Act 414 of 2023)
If an objection is filed, a hearing is set; if the landlord shows it is likely to succeed and posts security, a writ of possession issues
The sheriff executes the writ of possession

Full Arkansas eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Sebastian County (Fort Smith)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$683
1 bedroom	$714
2 bedrooms	$937
3 bedrooms	$1,266
4 bedrooms	$1,532

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Sebastian County (Fort Smith): $886/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 Sebastian County (Fort Smith)

Free legal help

Legal Aid of Arkansas — Took over statewide free civil legal services as of January 1, 2026 when the Center for Arkansas Legal Services closed; phone 1-800-952-9243.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Sebastian County (Fort Smith)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Sebastian County (Fort Smith)?

Eviction cases in Sebastian County (Fort Smith) are filed with the Sebastian County Circuit Court (Fort Smith and Greenwood districts) - Circuit Clerk.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Sebastian County (Fort Smith)?

Legal Aid of Arkansas.

What is the fair market rent in Sebastian County (Fort Smith)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $937 per month (1-bedroom: $714).

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.