Eviction in Duval County (Jacksonville), Florida
Where eviction cases are filed in Duval County (Jacksonville), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Duval County (Jacksonville)
- Eviction court
- County Court in and for Duval County (4th Judicial Circuit) — Duval Clerk of Courts, County Civil — County Court (civil) Court page
- Filing fee
- $185 eviction (removal of tenant); $10 per summons; $7 writ of possession issuance; sheriff service $40 per summons Duval Clerk, Fee Schedules — County Civil; County Civil 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)
- $1,658/month HUD
- Renter households
- 173,409 (42% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Duval County (Jacksonville)
Eviction cases in Duval County (Jacksonville) are heard by the County Court in and for Duval County (4th Judicial Circuit) — Duval Clerk of Courts, County Civil (County Court (civil)).
- Duval County Courthouse — Clerk County Civil Department — 501 West Adams Street, Room 1046, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Self-represented filers may e-file or file on paper. Case information is available through the Clerk's CORE portal. Possession-only and with-damages eviction packets are on the County Civil page.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Duval County (Jacksonville)
$185 eviction (removal of tenant); $10 per summons; $7 writ of possession issuance; sheriff service $40 per summons
The Sheriff charges a separate fee to serve the writ of possession.
Source: Duval Clerk, Fee Schedules — County Civil; County Civil page
How eviction cases work locally
| Writ of possession | After final judgment the landlord requests the writ from the Clerk by mail or in person; the Sheriff serves it for a fee. Source: Official source |
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The Florida eviction process
Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Duval County (Jacksonville):
- 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 Duval County (Jacksonville)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,355 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,382 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,658 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,043 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,561 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Duval County (Jacksonville): $1,475/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 Duval County (Jacksonville)
Free legal help
- Jacksonville Area Legal Aid — Housing justice services in 17 North Florida counties including Duval; runs an Eviction Defense Self-Help Project.
Rental assistance
- Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program — City of Jacksonville-funded one-time help with up to three months of back rent plus eligible utility arrears for Duval households with a child, senior 60+, veteran or disabled adult; income at or below the ALICE threshold; landlord consent required.
City rules in Duval County (Jacksonville)
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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.