Eviction in Escambia County (Pensacola), Florida
Where eviction cases are filed in Escambia County (Pensacola), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Escambia County (Pensacola)
- Eviction court
- County Court in and for Escambia County (1st Judicial Circuit) — Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — County Court (civil) Court page
- Filing fee
- $185 eviction action; $10 summons per defendant; $90 writ of possession (payable to the Escambia County Sheriff) Escambia Clerk, Fee Schedule (effective Jan. 1, 2023); Eviction / Landlord & Tenant 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)
- $1,471/month HUD
- Renter households
- 45,441 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Escambia County (Pensacola)
Eviction cases in Escambia County (Pensacola) are heard by the County Court in and for Escambia County (1st Judicial Circuit) — Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (County Court (civil)).
- Clerk — County Civil / Small Claims — 190 W Government Street, Room 23010, 2nd Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
The Clerk issues a five-day summons and sends it to the Sheriff for service. Bring copies of the complaint, notice and lease for each tenant plus a stamped envelope addressed to each tenant. If the tenant pays or leaves before a Motion for Default, the landlord should notify the Clerk in writing and submit an Order of Dismissal.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Escambia County (Pensacola)
$185 eviction action; $10 summons per defendant; $90 writ of possession (payable to the Escambia County Sheriff)
Writ fee per https://escambiaclerk.com/187/Eviction-Landlord-Tenant. 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: Escambia Clerk, Fee Schedule (effective Jan. 1, 2023); Eviction / Landlord & Tenant page
How eviction cases work locally
| Writ execution | If the tenant does not respond, the landlord files a Motion for Default, pays $90 to the Escambia County Sheriff (business check, money order, or cash at the Sheriff's office), and submits a Judgment for Possession and Writ of Possession for issuance. 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 Escambia County (Pensacola):
- 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 Escambia County (Pensacola)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,112 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,257 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,471 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,952 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,380 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Escambia County (Pensacola): $1,321/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
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 Escambia County (Pensacola)
Free legal help
- Legal Services of North Florida — Pensacola office, 1741 N. Palafox St., (850) 432-8222; serves Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
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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.