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Eviction in Humboldt County, California

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

Quick facts: eviction in Humboldt County

Eviction court
Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Civil Division — Superior court (unlawful detainer) Court page
Filing fee
Unlawful detainer complaint: $240 (limited civil, up to $10,000); $385 (limited civil, over $10,000 to $35,000); $435 (over $35,000). Tenant's answer: $225 / $370 / $435 for the same amounts. Judicial Council of California, Statewide Civil Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026)
Notice before filing (state law)
3-day notice to pay rent or quit, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays. The notice must state the amount due, the name, phone number, and address of the person to pay, and the payment method. It may be served any time within one year after the rent becomes due. California rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,550/month HUD
Renter households
23,869 (44% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Humboldt County

Eviction cases in Humboldt County are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Civil Division (Superior court (unlawful detainer)).

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

The Civil Division handles unlawful detainer cases; office hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m., (707) 445-7256. If the tenant responds, the landlord requests a hearing and the clerk sets trial within about 20 days.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Humboldt County

Unlawful detainer complaint: $240 (limited civil, up to $10,000); $385 (limited civil, over $10,000 to $35,000); $435 (over $35,000). Tenant's answer: $225 / $370 / $435 for the same amounts.

Statewide uniform fees.

Source: Judicial Council of California, Statewide Civil Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026)

How eviction cases work locally

Unlawful detainer clinicSelf-Help Center UD clinic on Fridays, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Room 305, Eureka Courthouse (first come, first served); self-help phone 707-269-1223 for current times.
Source: Official source

The California eviction process

California state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Humboldt County:

  1. Landlord serves a written notice: 3-day pay or quit, 3-day perform or quit, 3-day quit, or 30/60/90-day notice, with just cause stated where AB 1482 or local law applies
  2. Landlord files an Unlawful Detainer complaint and the tenant is served with the summons and complaint
  3. Tenant files a response (usually an Answer) within 10 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays (5 more court days if served by mail through the Secretary of State's address confidentiality program)
  4. If the tenant answers, a trial is set (per the courts, usually about a month after the request); if not, the landlord can get a default judgment
  5. Judgment for possession; landlord obtains a Writ of Execution and delivers it to the sheriff
  6. Sheriff serves a Notice to Vacate giving the tenant 5 days, then performs the lockout

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Rent in Humboldt County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Humboldt County, CA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,112
1 bedroom$1,186
2 bedrooms$1,550
3 bedrooms$2,156
4 bedrooms$2,600

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Humboldt County: $1,287/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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Humboldt County?
Eviction cases in Humboldt County are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt - Civil Division.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Humboldt County?
Unlawful detainer complaint: $240 (limited civil, up to $10,000); $385 (limited civil, over $10,000 to $35,000); $435 (over $35,000). Tenant's answer: $225 / $370 / $435 for the same amounts.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Humboldt County?
Legal Services of Northern California (Eureka).
What is the fair market rent in Humboldt County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,550 per month (1-bedroom: $1,186).

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.