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Eviction in Manatee County (Bradenton), Florida

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

Quick facts: eviction in Manatee County (Bradenton)

Eviction court
County Court in and for Manatee County (12th Judicial Circuit) — Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — County Court (civil) 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)
$1,958/month HUD
Renter households
45,374 (26% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Manatee County (Bradenton)

Eviction cases in Manatee County (Bradenton) are heard by the County Court in and for Manatee County (12th Judicial Circuit) — Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (County Court (civil)).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

Eviction cases are filed with the Clerk of Court in the county where the property is located. The Twelfth Circuit links Manatee Clerk eviction forms at https://www.manateeclerk.com/departments/general-information/forms/#Evictions.

How eviction cases work locally

Inactive eviction casesTwelfth Circuit Administrative Order 2018-13.1 addresses consent to case closure in eviction cases after 90 days of inactivity.
Source: Official source

The Florida eviction process

Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Manatee County (Bradenton):

  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 Manatee County (Bradenton)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,418
1 bedroom$1,686
2 bedrooms$1,958
3 bedrooms$2,537
4 bedrooms$3,027

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Manatee County (Bradenton): $1,671/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 Manatee County (Bradenton)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Manatee County (Bradenton)?
Eviction cases in Manatee County (Bradenton) are filed with the County Court in and for Manatee County (12th Judicial Circuit) — Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Manatee County (Bradenton)?
Gulfcoast Legal Services.
What is the fair market rent in Manatee County (Bradenton)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,958 per month (1-bedroom: $1,686).

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.