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Eviction in Sacramento County (Sacramento), California

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

Quick facts: eviction in Sacramento County (Sacramento)

Eviction court
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento - Unlawful Detainer Division, Carol Miller Justice Center — Superior Court (unlawful detainer cases) Court page
Filing fee
$240 (unlawful detainer, limited civil, demand up to $10,000); $385 (limited civil, over $10,000 to $35,000); $435 (unlimited, over $35,000). Tenant's answer: $225 / $370 / $435. Judicial Council of California, Statewide Civil Fee Schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026 (rows 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12; appendix for Riverside/San Bernardino/San Francisco)
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)
$2,255/month HUD
Renter households
233,991 (41% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Sacramento County (Sacramento)

Eviction cases in Sacramento County (Sacramento) are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento - Unlawful Detainer Division, Carol Miller Justice Center (Superior Court (unlawful detainer cases)).

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

UD cases seeking damages up to $35,000 must be filed at the Carol Miller Justice Center (open Mon-Thu, closed Fridays; UD Division 916-875-7746). Cases over $35,000 go through the Civil Division.

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

$240 (unlawful detainer, limited civil, demand up to $10,000); $385 (limited civil, over $10,000 to $35,000); $435 (unlimited, over $35,000). Tenant's answer: $225 / $370 / $435.

Plaintiff UD fees include the extra $15 under CCP 1161.2 for limited civil UD. Low-income parties can ask the court to waive fees with Judicial Council form FW-001 (Request to Waive Court Fees). Sheriff/marshal service and lockout fees are separate and not included.

Source: Judicial Council of California, Statewide Civil Fee Schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026 (rows 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12; appendix for Riverside/San Bernardino/San Francisco)

How eviction cases work locally

UD mediationCourt's Small Claims & Unlawful Detainer Mediation Program (916-875-7843), also available at monthly night court.
Source: Official source
Night court2nd Wednesday of each month, 5:15-6:15 p.m. at Carol Miller Justice Center: UD mediation and advisory clinic.
Source: Official source
Remote appearances / drop boxVideo hearings via Zoom; secure document drop box at Carol Miller Justice Center (Friday drops filed next court day).
Source: Official source

The California eviction process

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

  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 Sacramento County (Sacramento)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,748
1 bedroom$1,832
2 bedrooms$2,255
3 bedrooms$3,002
4 bedrooms$3,460

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Sacramento County (Sacramento): $1,790/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

Metro-wide FY2026 FMR shown. HUD says all Housing Choice Voucher programs in this area use Small Area (ZIP-code) FMRs, which vary by ZIP; see the county page on huduser.gov.

Sacramento County Rental Housing Inspection Program (Sacramento County Code Ch. 16.20)

Applies: Rental properties in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County only (not the City of Sacramento or other cities)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Sacramento County (Sacramento)?
Eviction cases in Sacramento County (Sacramento) are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento - Unlawful Detainer Division, Carol Miller Justice Center.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Sacramento County (Sacramento)?
$240 (unlawful detainer, limited civil, demand up to $10,000); $385 (limited civil, over $10,000 to $35,000); $435 (unlimited, over $35,000). Tenant's answer: $225 / $370 / $435.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Sacramento County (Sacramento)?
Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento; Advisory Clinic for Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer (court).
What is the fair market rent in Sacramento County (Sacramento)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,255 per month (1-bedroom: $1,832).

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.