Eviction in Houston County, Georgia

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

Quick facts: eviction in Houston County

Eviction court: Magistrate Court of Houston County — Magistrate court (dispossessory)
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): $1,362/month HUD
Renter households: 21,113 (33% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Houston County

Eviction cases in Houston County are heard by the Magistrate Court of Houston County (Magistrate court (dispossessory)).

Dispossessory actions in Georgia are filed in magistrate court. Local address, phone and procedures not confirmed on an official page.

The Georgia eviction process

Georgia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Houston County:

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

Full Georgia eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Houston County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Warner Robins, GA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,106
1 bedroom	$1,221
2 bedrooms	$1,362
3 bedrooms	$1,821
4 bedrooms	$2,148

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Houston County: $1,208/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; dispossessory proceedings follow O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 et seq.

Eviction help in Houston County

Free legal help

Georgia Legal Services Program — Serves 154 counties outside Metro Atlanta (all but Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett). Intake 1-833-457-7529; also 404-206-5175 or 1-800-498-9469.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Houston County

Other Georgia counties

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Houston County?

Eviction cases in Houston County are filed with the Magistrate Court of Houston County.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Houston County?

Georgia Legal Services Program.

What is the fair market rent in Houston County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,362 per month (1-bedroom: $1,221).

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.