Eviction in Weld County (Greeley), Colorado

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

Quick facts: eviction in Weld County (Greeley)

Eviction court: Weld County Court (19th Judicial District) - Weld County Combined Courts — County court (Forcible Entry and Detainer) Court page
Filing fee: Landlord (plaintiff) county civil filing fee by claim amount: $95 ($0-$999.99), $115 ($1,000-$14,999.99), $145 ($15,000-$25,000); tenants pay $0 to answer or counterclaim in eviction (FED) cases Colorado Judicial Branch List of Fees; C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(c)(III.5), (1)(c)(V)
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. Colorado rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,563/month HUD
Renter households: 29,797 (24% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Weld County (Greeley)

Eviction cases in Weld County (Greeley) are heard by the Weld County Court (19th Judicial District) - Weld County Combined Courts (County court (Forcible Entry and Detainer)).

Weld County Centennial Center (Clerk's Office) — 915 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (mail: PO Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632) · website
Weld County Courthouse — 901 9th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 · website

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

Clerk's Office (Centennial Center) (970) 475-2400, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; no email or fax filings. Court Information Center (970) 475-2410.

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

Landlord (plaintiff) county civil filing fee by claim amount: $95 ($0-$999.99), $115 ($1,000-$14,999.99), $145 ($15,000-$25,000); tenants pay $0 to answer or counterclaim in eviction (FED) cases

Issuing a writ/execution is $45 (C.R.S. 13-32-104(1)(b)). Fee waiver: JDF 205/206. Sheriff or process-server fees are extra.

Source: Colorado Judicial Branch List of Fees; C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(c)(III.5), (1)(c)(V)

How eviction cases work locally

Eviction summons returns	Under the court's eviction Case Management Order (rev. 8/12/2025), summons returns are heard at 8:00 a.m. in Division C; parties may appear in person or by WebEx. Unless the court orders otherwise, an Answer must be filed by the end of business on the return date. Self-represented parties may file at the clerk's window, by e-filing or by mail. Source: Official source
Settlement at return date	Parties are encouraged to talk before the return date; agreements should state whether judgment for possession or money enters now or is delayed until a move-out date or missed payment. Source: Official source

The Colorado eviction process

Colorado state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Weld County (Greeley):

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 Weld County (Greeley)

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

Studio	$1,171
1 bedroom	$1,238
2 bedrooms	$1,563
3 bedrooms	$2,174
4 bedrooms	$2,590

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Weld County (Greeley): $1,539/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) live on city pages.

Eviction help in Weld County (Greeley)

Free legal help

Colorado Legal Services — Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income Coloradans, including evictions.

Rental assistance

Weld County Housing Stability Program — State and local rental assistance resources; 970-400-6427, HS-Housing@Weld.gov, 315 N. 11th Ave., Building A, Greeley
Colorado Housing Connects — Statewide helpline (1-844-926-6632) with information for renters and landlords and referrals to housing resources

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Weld County (Greeley)?

Eviction cases in Weld County (Greeley) are filed with the Weld County Court (19th Judicial District) - Weld County Combined Courts.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Weld County (Greeley)?

Landlord (plaintiff) county civil filing fee by claim amount: $95 ($0-$999.99), $115 ($1,000-$14,999.99), $145 ($15,000-$25,000); tenants pay $0 to answer or counterclaim in eviction (FED) cases.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Weld County (Greeley)?

Colorado Legal Services; Weld County Housing Stability Program; Colorado Housing Connects.

What is the fair market rent in Weld County (Greeley)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,563 per month (1-bedroom: $1,238).

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.