Eviction in St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie), Florida
Where eviction cases are filed in St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie)
- Eviction court
- County Court in and for St. Lucie County (19th Judicial Circuit) — St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — County Court (civil) Court page
- Filing fee
- $185 possession only; $185 with damages up to $2,500; $300 with damages $2,501–$15,000; $400 with damages $15,001–$50,000; $10 per summons St. Lucie Clerk, Fees & Costs — County Civil; Eviction page (fees effective June 3, 2024)
- 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)
- $1,757/month HUD
- Renter households
- 29,469 (21% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie)
Eviction cases in St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie) are heard by the County Court in and for St. Lucie County (19th Judicial Circuit) — St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (County Court (civil)).
- South County Annex (Small Claims/County Civil main office) — 250 N.W. Country Club Drive, Room 115, Port St. Lucie, FL · website
- Fort Pierce branch — Clerk's Office, 2nd Floor — 201 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Evictions are handled by the Small Claims/County Civil Division, 772-462-6900. Each tenant must be served; the summons service fee is payable to the St. Lucie County Sheriff (cashier's check, money order or business check). The Sheriff charges a separate fee to serve the writ of possession. Documents can be prepared and e-filed through TurboCourt. Eviction FAQs: https://stlucieclerk.gov/faqs2/eviction-faqs
How much it costs to file an eviction in St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie)
$185 possession only; $185 with damages up to $2,500; $300 with damages $2,501–$15,000; $400 with damages $15,001–$50,000; $10 per summons
Filing fees payable to Clerk and Comptroller, St. Lucie County; Sheriff fees payable to St. Lucie County Sheriff. Fees are subject to 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: St. Lucie Clerk, Fees & Costs — County Civil; Eviction page (fees effective June 3, 2024)
The Florida eviction process
Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie):
- 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 St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Port St. Lucie, FL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,455 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,467 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,757 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,421 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,579 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie): $1,585/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
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 St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie)
Free legal help
- Florida Rural Legal Services — Service area includes St. Lucie County; Treasure Coast office in Port St. Lucie.
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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.