Eviction in Bibb County (Macon), Georgia

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

Quick facts: eviction in Bibb County (Macon)

Eviction court: Magistrate Court of Bibb County (Civil & Magistrate Court) — Magistrate court (dispossessory proceedings) Court page
Filing fee: $79 filing & docketing (one service fee included) + $8 each additional defendant plus service fee; $25 judgment and writ of possession Macon-Bibb County Civil & Magistrate Court — Current Court Costs
Notice before filing (state law): Before filing a dispossessory affidavit for unpaid rent, late fees, utilities, or other charges, the landlord must give the tenant a notice to vacate or pay all past-due amounts within three business days. The notice must be posted in a sealed envelope conspicuously on the door of the property AND delivered by any additional method(s) agreed upon in the rental agreement. Georgia rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,307/month HUD
Renter households: 29,119 (49% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Bibb County (Macon)

Eviction cases in Bibb County (Macon) are heard by the Magistrate Court of Bibb County (Civil & Magistrate Court) (Magistrate court (dispossessory proceedings)).

Civil & Magistrate Court — Bibb County Courthouse, 4th Floor — 601 Mulberry Street, 4th Floor, Macon, GA 31201 (478-621-5801); office hours 8:00–5:00 · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

The court states the tenant has seven days after service to pay, move or file a written answer; if an answer is filed, the Judge's Assistant mails a hearing notice. With no answer the landlord may file for judgment and writ on the eighth day after service. After a judgment, the Sheriff's Office schedules the set-out date. Online filing (nCourt) carries a convenience fee.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Bibb County (Macon)

$79 filing & docketing (one service fee included) + $8 each additional defendant plus service fee; $25 judgment and writ of possession

Schedule shown as effective September 1, 2019; the court's instructions page instead lists $112 for two defendants ($33 per additional defendant) — confirm with the clerk. All costs are paid in advance; personal checks are not accepted; writ costs are non-refundable. An extra service charge may apply if house numbers are not posted.

Source: Macon-Bibb County Civil & Magistrate Court — Current Court Costs

The Georgia eviction process

Georgia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Bibb County (Macon):

Demand for possession; for nonpayment, a notice to vacate or pay within 3 business days, posted in a sealed envelope on the door and delivered by any additional method in the lease (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(c)-(d))
Landlord files a sworn dispossessory affidavit
Summons served by sheriff/deputy, constable, or (since 7/1/2025) an approved process server: personal service, an adult resident, or post-and-mail the same day; tack-and-mail alone supports possession but not a money judgment if tenant defaults
Tenant answers orally or in writing within 7 days of service (tendering all rent allegedly owed plus the cost of the dispossessory warrant within 7 days of service is a complete defense, which the landlord must accept only once in any 12-month period); if the case is not decided within 2 weeks, tenant must pay rent into court
Hearing (usually within about 7 days if a valid defense is raised); judgment
Writ of possession after 7 days; sheriff supervises removal and property is placed on landlord's land. Either party may appeal within 7 days; tenant must pay rent into court to stay in the unit

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Rent in Bibb County (Macon)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Macon-Bibb County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,085
1 bedroom	$1,158
2 bedrooms	$1,307
3 bedrooms	$1,567
4 bedrooms	$1,731

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Bibb County (Macon): $1,066/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. Macon and Bibb County have a consolidated government; local rules are on the Macon city page.

Eviction help in Bibb County (Macon)

Free legal help

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents (generally income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level) or people 60 and older in the 154 Georgia counties outside metro Atlanta; 1-833-GLSPLAW (1-833-457-7529); apply online through GLSP.
Georgia Legal Aid (GeorgiaLegalAid.org eviction information) — Statewide self-help information on Georgia evictions.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Bibb County (Macon)?

Eviction cases in Bibb County (Macon) are filed with the Magistrate Court of Bibb County (Civil & Magistrate Court).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Bibb County (Macon)?

$79 filing & docketing (one service fee included) + $8 each additional defendant plus service fee; $25 judgment and writ of possession.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Bibb County (Macon)?

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP); Georgia Legal Aid (GeorgiaLegalAid.org eviction information).

What is the fair market rent in Bibb County (Macon)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,307 per month (1-bedroom: $1,158).

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.