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Eviction in Clay County, Florida

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

Quick facts: eviction in Clay County

Eviction court
Clay County Court (County Civil) - filed with the Clay County Clerk of Court and 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
Renter households
20,185 (24% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Clay County

Eviction cases in Clay County are heard by the Clay County Court (County Civil) - filed with the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller (County Court).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Eviction packets are in the Clerk's Forms section, or the Clerk will provide forms. The summons is served by the Clay County Sheriff's Office (or a private process server with a court order). If the tenant does not answer, the landlord files a Motion for Default and a Non-Military Affidavit; the judge sets a hearing or grants possession, and the Clerk issues the Writ of Possession. The Clerk links the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) and its own records search.

How eviction cases work locally

Non-owner filersA filer who is not the legal property owner needs a Letter of Authorization from the owner to file the case.
Source: Official source

The Florida eviction process

Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Clay 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

Full Florida eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Clay County

Median gross rent in Clay County: $1,551/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 Clay County

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Tenant and eviction lawyers in Clay County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Clay County?
Eviction cases in Clay County are filed with the Clay County Court (County Civil) - filed with the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Clay County?
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid - Clay County Office.

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.