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Eviction in Kings County (Hanford), California

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

Quick facts: eviction in Kings County (Hanford)

Eviction court
Superior Court of California, County of Kings — Superior Court (unlawful detainer, limited civil) Court page
Filing fee
Unlawful detainer complaint: $240 (demand under $10,000), $385 (over $10,000 but under $25,000), $435 (over $25,000). Writ of execution: $40. Kings County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer Packet Cover Sheet (Rev 1/6/2025), posted as the 2026 packet
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)
$1,469/month HUD
Renter households
20,182 (46% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Kings County (Hanford)

Eviction cases in Kings County (Hanford) are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Kings (Superior Court (unlawful detainer, limited civil)).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

The court sells an Unlawful Detainer Packet (local three-day notice forms plus Judicial Council forms UD-100, UD-101, UD-120, SUM-130, UD-105, UD-110, EJ-130 and others); no refunds on purchased forms or packets. Clerk hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The packet points to the court's online case filing page for e-filing. The court's Self-Help Center (559-582-1010 option 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) helps with forms but does not list unlawful detainer among its case types.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Kings County (Hanford)

Unlawful detainer complaint: $240 (demand under $10,000), $385 (over $10,000 but under $25,000), $435 (over $25,000). Writ of execution: $40.

From the court's official packet PDF. Low-income parties can ask the court to waive fees (court's self-help page links the statewide fee waiver information). Sheriff service and lockout fees are separate.

Source: Kings County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer Packet Cover Sheet (Rev 1/6/2025), posted as the 2026 packet

The California eviction process

California state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Kings County (Hanford):

  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 Kings County (Hanford)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Hanford-Corcoran, CA MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,150
1 bedroom$1,157
2 bedrooms$1,469
3 bedrooms$2,043
4 bedrooms$2,451

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Kings County (Hanford): $1,331/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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Kings County (Hanford)?
Eviction cases in Kings County (Hanford) are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Kings.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Kings County (Hanford)?
Unlawful detainer complaint: $240 (demand under $10,000), $385 (over $10,000 but under $25,000), $435 (over $25,000). Writ of execution: $40.
What is the fair market rent in Kings County (Hanford)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,469 per month (1-bedroom: $1,157).

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.