Eviction in Richmond County (Augusta), Georgia
Where eviction cases are filed in Richmond County (Augusta), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Richmond County (Augusta)
- Eviction court
- Civil & Magistrate Court of Augusta-Richmond County (Magistrate Court of Richmond County) — Magistrate court (dispossessory proceedings); the Civil Court also accepts dispossessories Court page
- Filing fee
- Magistrate Court: $112 affidavit + Marshal service on one tenant; $172 for two; $232 for three; $60 per Marshal re-service; $65 judgment and writ of possession (paid at filing) Augusta-Richmond County Civil and Magistrate Court Fee Schedule (effective 1/1/2022)
- 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)
- $1,261/month HUD
- Renter households
- 37,409 (49% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Richmond County (Augusta)
Eviction cases in Richmond County (Augusta) are heard by the Civil & Magistrate Court of Augusta-Richmond County (Magistrate Court of Richmond County) (Magistrate court (dispossessory proceedings); the Civil Court also accepts dispossessories).
- Augusta-Richmond County Judicial Center — 735 James Brown Blvd., Suite 1400, Augusta, GA 30901 (706-821-2370); Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. · website
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Most evictions are filed in the Magistrate Court (claims up to $15,000); the Civil Court has its own dispossessory procedure and fees. Service is by Deputy Marshal. The court states the tenant has seven days from service to answer; if an answer is filed a hearing is set, otherwise the landlord may request a judgment and writ of possession on the eighth day after service. Clerks cannot give legal advice.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Richmond County (Augusta)
Magistrate Court: $112 affidavit + Marshal service on one tenant; $172 for two; $232 for three; $60 per Marshal re-service; $65 judgment and writ of possession (paid at filing)
Civil Court dispossessory: $94 one tenant with Marshal service, $154 two, $214 three, $65 writ. Fees are non-refundable. Payment by cash, money order, cashier's check, business check or Mastercard/Visa with photo ID (processing fee); personal checks are not accepted. Schedule dated 2022 — confirm current amounts with the clerk.
Source: Augusta-Richmond County Civil and Magistrate Court Fee Schedule (effective 1/1/2022)
How eviction cases work locally
| Removal of property | Labor for removing the tenant's property is the landlord's responsibility; the Deputy Marshal does not remove property. Source: Official source |
|---|---|
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | The court lists an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program; ask the clerk whether mediation is available in a dispossessory case. Source: Official source |
The Georgia eviction process
Georgia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Richmond County (Augusta):
- 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 Richmond County (Augusta)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $939 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,114 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,261 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,627 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,984 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Richmond County (Augusta): $1,141/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
HUD designates this area for Small Area FMRs: Housing Choice Voucher programs here use ZIP-code-level FMRs. Figures shown are the area-wide FY2026 FMRs from HUD's metro calculation page: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr/fmrs/FY2026_code/2026summary.odn?cbsasub=METRO12260M12260&year=2026&fmrtype=Final&dallas_sa_override=TRUE&selection_type=hmfa
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. Augusta and Richmond County have a consolidated government; local rules are on the Augusta city page.
Eviction help in Richmond County (Augusta)
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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Related
- Georgia landlord-tenant law
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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.