Eviction in Pasco County (New Port Richey), Florida
Where eviction cases are filed in Pasco County (New Port Richey), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Pasco County (New Port Richey)
- Eviction court
- County Court in and for Pasco County (6th Judicial Circuit) — Pasco County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — County Court (civil) Court page
- Filing fee
- $185 eviction with no damages (non-monetary); $300 with damages up to $15,000; $400 with damages over $15,000 up to $30,000; $10 per summons issued ($17 if the Clerk prepares it); $90 writ of possession (payable to Pasco County Sheriff) Pasco Clerk, Landlord/Tenant Eviction Fees & Costs; Basic Eviction Steps
- 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)
- $1,977/month HUD
- Renter households
- 57,342 (24% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Pasco County (New Port Richey)
Eviction cases in Pasco County (New Port Richey) are heard by the County Court in and for Pasco County (6th Judicial Circuit) — Pasco County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (County Court (civil)).
- West Pasco Judicial Center — 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654 · website
- Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center — 38053 Live Oak Avenue, Dade City, FL 33523 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Printable eviction forms and an eviction packet are available from the Clerk (https://www.pascoclerk.com/173/Eviction-Packet). Landlords request a hearing in writing through the Clerk if the tenant responds or deposits rent into the court registry.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Pasco County (New Port Richey)
$185 eviction with no damages (non-monetary); $300 with damages up to $15,000; $400 with damages over $15,000 up to $30,000; $10 per summons issued ($17 if the Clerk prepares it); $90 writ of possession (payable to Pasco County Sheriff)
Eviction with a distress-for-rent writ is $270. Writ fee per https://www.pascoclerk.com/168/Basic-Eviction-Steps. Fees are subject to legislative change. 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: Pasco Clerk, Landlord/Tenant Eviction Fees & Costs; Basic Eviction Steps
How eviction cases work locally
| Writ execution | Landlord pays $90 to the Pasco County Sheriff when requesting the writ of possession; the Clerk forwards it and the Sheriff contacts the landlord and posts the writ on the property. 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 Pasco County (New Port Richey):
- 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 Pasco County (New Port Richey)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,593 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,696 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,977 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,527 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,077 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Pasco County (New Port Richey): $1,505/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 Pasco County (New Port Richey)
Free legal help
- Bay Area Legal Services — Nonprofit law firm serving low-income residents of the Tampa Bay area; housing is a listed help area.
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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.