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Eviction in St. Johns County, Florida

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

Quick facts: eviction in St. Johns County

Eviction court
St. Johns County Court (Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Civil Division) — County court Court page
Filing fee
$185 eviction for possession only; $185 possession and damages up to $2,500; $300 possession and damages $2,500-$15,000. Sheriff service: $40.00 per defendant. St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Civil
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
Renter households
20,572 (18% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in St. Johns County

Eviction cases in St. Johns County are heard by the St. Johns County Court (Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Civil Division) (County court).

Court eviction page

Clerk's Civil Division: (904) 819-3600, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Clerk's civil page links to the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and to the Clerk's online court records search.

How much it costs to file an eviction in St. Johns County

$185 eviction for possession only; $185 possession and damages up to $2,500; $300 possession and damages $2,500-$15,000. Sheriff service: $40.00 per defendant.

The Sheriff also charges to execute a writ of possession; contact the Sheriff's Office for that fee.

Source: St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Civil

The Florida eviction process

Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including St. Johns County:

  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

Full Florida eviction rules with sources →

Rent in St. Johns County

Median gross rent in St. Johns County: $1,922/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; evictions follow Florida Statutes ch. 83, part II.

Other Florida counties

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in St. Johns County?
Eviction cases in St. Johns County are filed with the St. Johns County Court (Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Civil Division).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in St. Johns County?
$185 eviction for possession only; $185 possession and damages up to $2,500; $300 possession and damages $2,500-$15,000. Sheriff service: $40.00 per defendant.

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.