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Eviction in Charlotte County, Florida

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

Quick facts: eviction in Charlotte County

Eviction court
Charlotte County Court (Twentieth Judicial Circuit) - Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller — County court Court page
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)
$1,470/month HUD
Renter households
14,665 (16% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Charlotte County

Eviction cases in Charlotte County are heard by the Charlotte County Court (Twentieth Judicial Circuit) - Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller (County court).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Landlords file the Complaint for Eviction with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller. The clerk's guidelines say the complaint must be signed by the landlord or property manager, with two additional identical sets of the notice, lease and complaint for each tenant. On default, the landlord completes default and final-judgment-for-possession documents at the clerk's office for the judge.

How eviction cases work locally

Writ of possessionAfter the judge signs the Final Judgment for Possession, the landlord brings a prepared Writ of Possession to the clerk for issuance, then delivers it to the Sheriff's office with a $90 fee. The Sheriff posts the writ and returns after 24 hours to remove the tenant.
Source: Official source

The Florida eviction process

Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Charlotte County:

  1. 3-day notice to pay or vacate (nonpayment) or 7-day notice (lease violations) or 30-day notice (month-to-month)
  2. Landlord files complaint for possession in county court; tenant served with summons
  3. 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
  4. If tenant fails to answer or deposit rent, default judgment and immediate writ of possession; otherwise hearing
  5. Judgment for possession; clerk issues writ of possession
  6. Sheriff posts 24-hour notice (weekends/holidays do not extend it), then puts landlord in possession; landlord may remove property to the property line

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Rent in Charlotte County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Punta Gorda, FL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,159
1 bedroom$1,167
2 bedrooms$1,470
3 bedrooms$2,041
4 bedrooms$2,326

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Charlotte County: $1,464/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 Charlotte County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Charlotte County?
Eviction cases in Charlotte County are filed with the Charlotte County Court (Twentieth Judicial Circuit) - Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Charlotte County?
Florida Rural Legal Services.
What is the fair market rent in Charlotte County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,470 per month (1-bedroom: $1,167).

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.