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Eviction in Volusia County (Daytona Beach), Florida

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

Quick facts: eviction in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)

Eviction court
County Court in and for Volusia County (7th Judicial Circuit) — Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court — County Court (civil) Court page
Filing fee
$185 eviction, possession only; $185 possession & damages up to $50,000; $10 per summons; sheriff summons service $40 Volusia Clerk, Fees and Fines — County Civil (effective 01/01/2023)
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)
$1,700/month HUD
Renter households
63,602 (26% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)

Eviction cases in Volusia County (Daytona Beach) are heard by the County Court in and for Volusia County (7th Judicial Circuit) — Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court (County Court (civil)).

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

After a Motion for Default the plaintiff may request a Writ of Possession, which can be sent directly to the Sheriff. Court registry calculator: https://www.clerk.org/calc/court_reg_calc_default.aspx

How much it costs to file an eviction in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)

$185 eviction, possession only; $185 possession & damages up to $50,000; $10 per summons; sheriff summons service $40

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: Volusia Clerk, Fees and Fines — County Civil (effective 01/01/2023)

The Florida eviction process

Florida state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Volusia County (Daytona Beach):

  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

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Rent in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,205
1 bedroom$1,385
2 bedrooms$1,700
3 bedrooms$2,241
4 bedrooms$2,429

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Volusia County (Daytona Beach): $1,467/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 Volusia County (Daytona Beach)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)?
Eviction cases in Volusia County (Daytona Beach) are filed with the County Court in and for Volusia County (7th Judicial Circuit) — Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)?
$185 eviction, possession only; $185 possession & damages up to $50,000; $10 per summons; sheriff summons service $40.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)?
Community Legal Services (Mid-Florida).
What is the fair market rent in Volusia County (Daytona Beach)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,700 per month (1-bedroom: $1,385).

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.