Eviction in Mesa County (Grand Junction), Colorado
Where eviction cases are filed in Mesa County (Grand Junction), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Mesa County (Grand Junction)
- Eviction court
- Mesa County Court (21st Judicial District) — County court (forcible entry and detainer) Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 10-day written demand to pay rent or deliver possession. Exempt residential agreements get 5 days; employer-provided housing gets 3 days. The tenant may pay the full amount in the notice, plus any rent that has since come due, at any time until the judge enters a judgment for possession. Payment can go to the landlord or the court, and the case is then dismissed. For a "covered dwelling" under the federal CARES Act (for example, housing with a federal subsidy or a federally backed mortgage), the landlord must also follow the notice rule in 15 U.S.C. § 9058(c) as enacted on March 27, 2020 (a 30-day notice to vacate), even if federal law later changes (C.R.S. § 38-12-1502, since May 29, 2025). Colorado rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,249/month HUD
- Renter households
- 18,123 (28% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Mesa County (Grand Junction)
Eviction cases in Mesa County (Grand Junction) are heard by the Mesa County Court (21st Judicial District) (County court (forcible entry and detainer)).
- Mesa County Justice Center — 125 N Spruce St., Grand Junction, CO 81501; 970-257-3640 · website
Landlords file eviction (FED) actions in Mesa County Court at the Mesa County Justice Center; the clerk issues the summons. Clerk's office 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays; phones answered 8-12 and 1-4. General process questions: 21selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us.
How eviction cases work locally
| Service and writ execution by Sheriff | Mesa County Sheriff's Civil Process Unit (215 Rice Street, Grand Junction; 970-244-3521) fees: written notice/demand $35 + mileage; FED summons $35 per served party + mileage; writ of restitution $193.50 (Zone 1) / $219.00 (Zone 2). Only the Sheriff's Office executes a writ of restitution; the landlord brings the writ to the Sheriff to schedule the eviction. Source: Official source |
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The Colorado eviction process
Colorado state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Mesa County (Grand Junction):
- Landlord serves a written demand or notice: 10 days for nonpayment or curable violations, 90 days for no-fault grounds, or as otherwise required. Cause is required for covered tenancies.
- Landlord files a forcible entry and detainer complaint; records are automatically suppressed unless and until possession is granted
- Summons commands the tenant to appear 7 to 14 days after the summons is issued; the tenant files a written answer at or before the appearance date
- Tenant may pay the full amount owed until judgment for possession, and the case is then dismissed
- Trial and judgment for possession, rent, and damages
- Writ of restitution issues no sooner than 48 hours after judgment and expires after 49 days
- Sheriff executes the writ in daytime, no sooner than 10 days after judgment (30 days for tenants receiving SSI, SSDI, or Colorado Works, with exceptions)
Full Colorado eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Mesa County (Grand Junction)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Grand Junction, CO MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $881 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $986 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,249 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,737 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,095 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Mesa County (Grand Junction): $1,182/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 Mesa County (Grand Junction)
Free legal help
- Colorado Legal Services - Grand Junction office — 120 West Park Drive, Suite 205, Grand Junction, CO 81505 (mailing); 970-243-7940, by appointment. Serves Delta, Garfield, Mesa and Montrose counties.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Mesa County (Grand Junction)
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Frequently asked questions
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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.