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Eviction in DuPage County (Wheaton), Illinois

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

Quick facts: eviction in DuPage County (Wheaton)

Eviction court
18th Judicial Circuit Court (DuPage County) — Circuit Court (Illinois) Court page
Filing fee
Residential eviction: $300 filing; residential possession of premises only: $130. Defendant appearance: $150 (possession only) / $230 (all other eviction cases). No fee if filed by a government agency. DuPage County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Filing Fee Book (fees effective September 11, 2026)
Notice before filing (state law)
Written demand giving not less than 5 days after service to pay; if unpaid, landlord may end the lease and file for eviction. To keep partial payments from invalidating the notice, it must state that only FULL PAYMENT waives the right to terminate. Illinois rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,781/month HUD
Renter households
94,284 (27% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in DuPage County (Wheaton)

Eviction cases in DuPage County (Wheaton) are heard by the 18th Judicial Circuit Court (DuPage County) (Circuit Court (Illinois)).

Court eviction page

Main court line 630-407-8904. Eviction courtroom not specified on the cited page.

How much it costs to file an eviction in DuPage County (Wheaton)

Residential eviction: $300 filing; residential possession of premises only: $130. Defendant appearance: $150 (possession only) / $230 (all other eviction cases). No fee if filed by a government agency.

From the court's official fee schedule PDF (rev. date 8/11/2026; fees effective September 11, 2026). Jury demand $106.25 (6-person) / $212.50 (12-person). Fee waiver: Application for Waiver of Court Fees. Sheriff service fees extra.

Source: DuPage County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Filing Fee Book (fees effective September 11, 2026)

How eviction cases work locally

Free eviction mediationThe 18th Judicial Circuit's Residential Eviction Mediation Program is free, confidential and voluntary for DuPage tenants and landlords; mediations are held over Zoom and dates are assigned by the judge. Mediation Center 630-407-8807, evictionmediation@dupagecourts.gov.
Source: Official source

The Illinois eviction process

Illinois state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including DuPage County (Wheaton):

  1. Serve written notice: 5-day demand for rent, 10-day notice for lease violation, or 30-day (month-to-month) / 7-day (week-to-week) / 60-day (year-to-year) termination notice
  2. File an eviction complaint; the clerk issues a summons (residential eviction summons must include the Court-Based Rental Assistance notice in English and Spanish)
  3. Hearing/trial on the return date; tenant may have a jury trial and present defenses
  4. Eviction order (judgment for possession and any rent)
  5. Order is filed with the sheriff for enforcement; it expires if not enforced within 120 days unless extended
  6. Sheriff carries out the eviction (only the sheriff may physically remove the tenant)

Full Illinois eviction rules with sources →

Rent in DuPage County (Wheaton)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,480
1 bedroom$1,581
2 bedrooms$1,781
3 bedrooms$2,294
4 bedrooms$2,653

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in DuPage County (Wheaton): $1,688/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

Metro-wide FMRs shown. HUD designates this area for Small Area FMRs (ZIP-code-level) for Housing Choice Voucher programs; ZIP-level values are on the county summary page.

Eviction help in DuPage County (Wheaton)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in DuPage County (Wheaton)?
Eviction cases in DuPage County (Wheaton) are filed with the 18th Judicial Circuit Court (DuPage County).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in DuPage County (Wheaton)?
Residential eviction: $300 filing; residential possession of premises only: $130. Defendant appearance: $150 (possession only) / $230 (all other eviction cases). No fee if filed by a government agency.
Where can I get help with an eviction in DuPage County (Wheaton)?
Prairie State Legal Services; DuPage County Community Services.
What is the fair market rent in DuPage County (Wheaton)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,781 per month (1-bedroom: $1,581).

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.