Eviction in Yolo County (Davis), California

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

Quick facts: eviction in Yolo County (Davis)

Eviction court: Superior Court of California, County of Yolo — Superior Court (unlawful detainer, limited/unlimited civil) 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
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): $2,104/month HUD
Renter households: 35,056 (46% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Yolo County (Davis)

Eviction cases in Yolo County (Davis) are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Yolo (Superior Court (unlawful detainer, limited/unlimited civil)).

Yolo Superior Court — 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695; Civil (530) 406-6704; Self Help Center (530) 406-6794 · website

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

Civil matters are handled at the courthouse in Woodland (phone/window hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.). The court's eviction page links online complaint and answer interviews and a local UD stipulation-and-order form.

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

$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.

Statewide fees; the schedule lists no county-specific surcharge for this county. 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 service and lockout fees are separate and not included.

Source: Judicial Council of California, Statewide Civil Fee Schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026

How eviction cases work locally

Settlement paperwork	The court posts a local Unlawful Detainer Stipulation & Order form for parties who reach an agreement. Source: Official source

The California eviction process

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

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
Landlord files an Unlawful Detainer complaint and the tenant is served with the summons and complaint
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)
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
Judgment for possession; landlord obtains a Writ of Execution and delivers it to the sheriff
Sheriff serves a Notice to Vacate giving the tenant 5 days, then performs the lockout

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Rent in Yolo County (Davis)

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

Studio	$1,604
1 bedroom	$1,615
2 bedrooms	$2,104
3 bedrooms	$2,917
4 bedrooms	$3,178

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Yolo County (Davis): $1,857/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No current county-level landlord-tenant ordinance for unincorporated Yolo County was identified. The county adopted a temporary COVID-19 eviction moratorium in 2020 (amended in 2021) tied to the pandemic emergency. State law (including the Tenant Protection Act) applies; cities such as Davis may have their own rules (see city pages).

Eviction help in Yolo County (Davis)

Free legal help

Legal Services of Northern California (Woodland office) — LSNC's Woodland office serves Yolo County; linked from the court's eviction page. Housing help for eligible low-income residents.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Yolo County (Davis)?

Eviction cases in Yolo County (Davis) are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Yolo.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Yolo County (Davis)?

$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 Yolo County (Davis)?

Legal Services of Northern California (Woodland office).

What is the fair market rent in Yolo County (Davis)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,104 per month (1-bedroom: $1,615).

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.