Eviction in Seminole County (Sanford), Florida

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

Quick facts: eviction in Seminole County (Sanford)

Eviction court: County Court in and for Seminole County (18th Judicial Circuit) — Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — County Court (civil) Court page
Filing fee: $185 removal-of-tenant (eviction) filing fee; Sheriff summons service $40 per tenant; writ of possession service $90 Seminole County Clerk, Schedule of Civil Filing Fees (revised 01/03/23); Seminole Clerk eviction 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): $1,972/month HUD
Renter households: 63,292 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Seminole County (Sanford)

Eviction cases in Seminole County (Sanford) are heard by the County Court in and for Seminole County (18th Judicial Circuit) — Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (County Court (civil)).

Criminal Justice Center (Clerk) — 101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773 · website
East Branch Office — 376 Wilshire Boulevard, Wilshire Plaza, Casselberry, FL 32707 · website

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

LegalAtoms guided e-filing for evictions (https://legalatoms.com/seminole/). Sheriff's Civil Process: 91 Eslinger Way, Sanford, 407-665-6640. Sheriff puts the landlord in possession 24 hours after the writ is served.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Seminole County (Sanford)

$185 removal-of-tenant (eviction) filing fee; Sheriff summons service $40 per tenant; writ of possession service $90

The Clerk's fee schedule is dated January 3, 2023; confirm the current amount with the Clerk before filing. Eviction page (summons, Sheriff and registry fees): https://courtrecords.seminoleclerk.org/civil/evictions.aspx. The Clerk also charges $10 per summons; the court registry fee is 3% of the first $500 and 1.5% of the remainder.

Source: Seminole County Clerk, Schedule of Civil Filing Fees (revised 01/03/23); Seminole Clerk eviction page

How eviction cases work locally

Low-cost attorney consultations	Clerk Self Help offers attorney consultations (residential evictions only) on Wednesdays by appointment at $1 per minute ($15 base for 15 minutes). Source: Official source
Writ execution	Sheriff serves the writ of possession ($90) and puts the landlord in possession 24 hours after service. Source: Official source

The Florida eviction process

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

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 Seminole County (Sanford)

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 Seminole County (Sanford): $1,783/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 Seminole County (Sanford)

Free legal help

Community Legal Services (Mid-Florida) — Referred to by the Seminole Clerk for low-cost legal aid; housing self-help resources.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Seminole County (Sanford)?

Eviction cases in Seminole County (Sanford) are filed with the County Court in and for Seminole County (18th Judicial Circuit) — Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Seminole County (Sanford)?

$185 removal-of-tenant (eviction) filing fee; Sheriff summons service $40 per tenant; writ of possession service $90.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Seminole County (Sanford)?

Community Legal Services (Mid-Florida).

What is the fair market rent in Seminole County (Sanford)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,972 per month (1-bedroom: $1,731).

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.