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Eviction in Madera County, California

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

Quick facts: eviction in Madera County

Eviction court
Superior Court of California, County of Madera — Superior court (unlawful detainer) Court page
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)
$1,376/month HUD
Renter households
14,766 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Madera County

Eviction cases in Madera County are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Madera (Superior court (unlawful detainer)).

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

Unlawful detainer (eviction) cases are filed in Madera Superior Court. The court publishes unlawful detainer and answer form packets (PDF) and links to the state Unlawful Detainer/Evictions self-help resources; it offers eFiling and online case information.

The California eviction process

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

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,055
1 bedroom$1,062
2 bedrooms$1,376
3 bedrooms$1,914
4 bedrooms$2,275

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Madera County: $1,390/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 Madera County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Madera County?
Eviction cases in Madera County are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Madera.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Madera County?
Central California Legal Services.
What is the fair market rent in Madera County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,376 per month (1-bedroom: $1,062).

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.