Eviction in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), Florida
Where eviction cases are filed in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)
- Eviction court
- County Court in and for Broward County (17th Judicial Circuit) — Broward County Clerk of Courts, County Civil — County Court (civil) Court page
- Filing fee
- $185 removal of tenant action; $10 per summons issued; sheriff service $40 per summons Broward Clerk, Fees and Costs — County Civil
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 3-day written notice to pay or vacate, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and court-observed legal holidays, substantially in the statutory form. Florida rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $2,333/month HUD
- Renter households
- 274,613 (36% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)
Eviction cases in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale) are heard by the County Court in and for Broward County (17th Judicial Circuit) — Broward County Clerk of Courts, County Civil (County Court (civil)).
- Central Courthouse (County Civil) — 201 S.E. 6th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 03170, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · website
- North Regional Courthouse — 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Room 160, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 · website
- South Regional Courthouse — 3550 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 100, Hollywood, FL 33021 · website
- West Regional Courthouse — 100 North Pine Island Road, Room 170, Plantation, FL 33324 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Eviction filings must follow 17th Circuit Administrative Order AO-2025-40-CO (linked from the Clerk's County Civil page).
How much it costs to file an eviction in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)
$185 removal of tenant action; $10 per summons issued; sheriff service $40 per summons
Unlawful detainer (Ch. 82) is $300. Sheriff service fee per Fla. Stat. § 30.231(1)(a): http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0030/Sections/0030.231.html
Source: Broward Clerk, Fees and Costs — County Civil
How eviction cases work locally
| Mediation referral | 17th Circuit AO-2021-6-CO, 'Referral of Residential Eviction Cases to Mediation', is listed on the Clerk's County Civil page. Source: Official source |
|---|---|
| Filing requirements | Evictions must be filed in accordance with Administrative Order AO-2025-40-CO. Source: Official source |
The Florida eviction process
Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Broward County (Fort Lauderdale):
- 3-day notice to pay or vacate (nonpayment) or 7-day notice (lease violations) or 30-day notice (month-to-month)
- Landlord files complaint for possession in county court; tenant served with summons
- Tenant files a written answer within 5 days after service and, for any defense other than payment, deposits the alleged rent into the court registry
- If tenant fails to answer or deposit rent, default judgment and immediate writ of possession; otherwise hearing
- Judgment for possession; clerk issues writ of possession
- Sheriff posts 24-hour notice (weekends/holidays do not extend it), then puts landlord in possession; landlord may remove property to the property line
Full Florida eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,737 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,333 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,216 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,810 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale): $1,907/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
HUD designates this area for Small Area FMRs: Housing Choice Voucher programs here use ZIP-code-level FMRs; the figures shown are the metro-wide FMRs HUD lists for other programs.
County tenant ordinance
Florida Statutes § 83.425 (ch. 2023-314, Laws of Fla.) preempts to the state the regulation of residential tenancies and the landlord-tenant relationship, so county landlord-tenant ordinances do not apply.
Eviction help in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County — Free civil legal help for eligible Broward County residents, including housing rights and eviction assistance. 954-765-8950; 491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL 33317; Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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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.