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Eviction in Miami-Dade County (Miami), Florida

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

Quick facts: eviction in Miami-Dade County (Miami)

Eviction court
County Court in and for Miami-Dade County (11th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, Miami-Dade — County Court (civil) Court page
Filing fee
$185 eviction filing fee; sheriff service of summons $40 each Miami-Dade Clerk, Civil Court Related Fees; Fla. Stat. § 30.231(1)(a)
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)
$2,436/month HUD
Renter households
465,971 (48% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Miami-Dade County (Miami)

Eviction cases in Miami-Dade County (Miami) are heard by the County Court in and for Miami-Dade County (11th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, Miami-Dade (County Court (civil)).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center

Landlord-tenant cases must be filed in the geographical court district where the property is located; use the Clerk's Eviction Filing Court Location Finder.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Miami-Dade County (Miami)

$185 eviction filing fee; sheriff service of summons $40 each

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: Miami-Dade Clerk, Civil Court Related Fees; Fla. Stat. § 30.231(1)(a)

How eviction cases work locally

Court registry depositsTenants depositing rent into the Court Registry must pay by wire transfer (ACH is rejected) and include the statutory registry fee; payments post within 2 business days.
Source: Official source
Filing districtFile in the court district where the rental property is located (Eviction Filing Court Location Finder).
Source: Official source

The Florida eviction process

Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Miami-Dade County (Miami):

  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 Miami-Dade County (Miami)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,828
1 bedroom$1,995
2 bedrooms$2,436
3 bedrooms$3,127
4 bedrooms$3,613

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Miami-Dade County (Miami): $1,829/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

Miami-Dade County's Tenant's Bill of Rights (Ord. No. 22-47, adopted May 3, 2022) is codified as County Code Ch. 17, Art. XIV, Secs. 17-171 to 17-180 (the ordinance numbered it Art. XIII, but the code editor placed it in Art. XIV because Art. XIII already existed). The article is still printed in the current County Code (Sept. 23, 2026 version) with no repeal noted, but it should be treated as no longer enforceable: since July 1, 2023, Florida Statutes § 83.425 (ch. 2023-314, Laws of Fla.) preempts to the state the regulation of residential tenancies, the landlord-tenant relationship and all matters covered by the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and supersedes local rules on those matters, including notice requirements, lease terms, landlord fees and disclosures.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Miami-Dade County (Miami)?
Eviction cases in Miami-Dade County (Miami) are filed with the County Court in and for Miami-Dade County (11th Judicial Circuit) — Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, Miami-Dade.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Miami-Dade County (Miami)?
$185 eviction filing fee; sheriff service of summons $40 each.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Miami-Dade County (Miami)?
Legal Services of Greater Miami.
What is the fair market rent in Miami-Dade County (Miami)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,436 per month (1-bedroom: $1,995).

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.