Eviction in Orange County (Orlando), Florida
Where eviction cases are filed in Orange County (Orlando), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Orange County (Orlando)
- Eviction court
- County Court in and for Orange County (9th Judicial Circuit) — Orange County Clerk of Courts, Civil Division — County Court (civil) Court page
- Filing fee
- $185 county civil filing fee; $10 per summons; $40 per defendant served and $90 writ of possession (both paid to Orange County Sheriff's Office) Orange County Clerk — Evictions
- 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)
- $1,972/month HUD
- Renter households
- 227,990 (43% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Orange County (Orlando)
Eviction cases in Orange County (Orlando) are heard by the County Court in and for Orange County (9th Judicial Circuit) — Orange County Clerk of Courts, Civil Division (County Court (civil)).
- Orange County Courthouse, Clerk Civil Division — 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 350, Orlando, FL 32801 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Eviction packets are also sold at the Apopka, Ocoee and Winter Park branches.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Orange County (Orlando)
$185 county civil filing fee; $10 per summons; $40 per defendant served and $90 writ of possession (both paid to Orange County Sheriff's Office)
Circuit civil filing fee $400 where the case exceeds county-court jurisdiction.
Source: Orange County Clerk — Evictions
How eviction cases work locally
| Self Help Center | Clerk's Self Help Center assists with residential eviction filings, including low-cost attorney consultations, form completion, notary and copies. Source: Official source |
|---|---|
| Writ execution | Writ of possession is served by the Orange County Sheriff; the tenant has 24 hours to leave. Source: Official source |
The Florida eviction process
Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Orange County (Orlando):
- 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 Orange County (Orlando)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,650 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,731 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,972 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,476 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,924 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Orange County (Orlando): $1,775/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 Orange County (Orlando)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association — Free legal help for those who qualify; 407-841-8310.
Rental assistance
- Eviction Prevention in the Community (EPIC) program — Referral for households facing eviction with minor children; 407-836-6514 (as listed by the Clerk).
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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.