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Eviction in Napa County (Napa), California

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

Quick facts: eviction in Napa County (Napa)

Eviction court
Superior Court of California, County of Napa - Civil Division — Superior Court (unlawful detainer) Court page
Filing fee
Unlawful detainer complaint (first paper): $240 if amount demanded is $10,000 or less; $385 if over $10,000 up to $35,000; $435 if over $35,000. Tenant's answer (first paper): $225 / $370 / $435 on the same tiers. Issuing a writ of possession: $40. Superior Court of California, County of Napa - Statewide Civil Fee Schedule, 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)
$3,315/month HUD
Renter households
18,208 (37% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Napa County (Napa)

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

Court eviction page · Self-help center

The Civil Division handles unlawful detainers; the court says these cases have priority over most cases and are calendared for trial promptly. Office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; a drop box for same-day filings is available until 5:00 p.m. The court's Self-Help Center (825 Brown Street, Lower Level; 707-299-1137; selfhelp@napa.courts.ca.gov) helps with landlord/tenant matters as time permits.

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

Unlawful detainer complaint (first paper): $240 if amount demanded is $10,000 or less; $385 if over $10,000 up to $35,000; $435 if over $35,000. Tenant's answer (first paper): $225 / $370 / $435 on the same tiers. Issuing a writ of possession: $40.

Linked from the court's Fines and Fees page (https://www.napa.courts.ca.gov/general-information/fines-and-fees). Fee waivers are available under California's statewide fee waiver rules.

Source: Superior Court of California, County of Napa - Statewide Civil Fee Schedule, January 1, 2026

How eviction cases work locally

Self-helpNapa court Self-Help Center assists with landlord/tenant matters by email, phone, video, or in person (intake form required for in-person help).
Source: Official source

The California eviction process

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

  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 Napa County (Napa)

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

Studio$2,286
1 bedroom$2,526
2 bedrooms$3,315
3 bedrooms$4,222
4 bedrooms$4,942

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Napa County (Napa): $2,237/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 Napa County (Napa)?
Eviction cases in Napa County (Napa) are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Napa - Civil Division.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Napa County (Napa)?
Unlawful detainer complaint (first paper): $240 if amount demanded is $10,000 or less; $385 if over $10,000 up to $35,000; $435 if over $35,000. Tenant's answer (first paper): $225 / $370 / $435 on the same tiers. Issuing a writ of possession: $40.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Napa County (Napa)?
Bay Area Legal Aid - Napa County Office.
What is the fair market rent in Napa County (Napa)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $3,315 per month (1-bedroom: $2,526).

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.