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Eviction in McHenry County, Illinois

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

Quick facts: eviction in McHenry County

Eviction court
Circuit Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County — Circuit Court (Eviction 'EV' case category) Court page
Filing fee
Residential eviction: $264 filing; residential possession only: $94. (Commercial eviction and ejectment $264; commercial possession only $94.) Defendant appearance: $114 for possession of premises only, $194 for all other EV. Jury demand: $106.25 (6-person) or $212.50 (12-person). McHenry County Circuit Clerk Fee Schedule (revised 10-01-26)
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
Renter households
20,335 (17% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in McHenry County

Eviction cases in McHenry County are heard by the Circuit Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County (Circuit Court (Eviction 'EV' case category)).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

The Eviction (EV) category covers commercial and residential evictions and ejectment. The Circuit Clerk's Civil and Family Division customer service desk is in Room 136 on the first floor of the Judicial Center. The clerk points to the Illinois Supreme Court's statewide approved eviction forms.

How much it costs to file an eviction in McHenry County

Residential eviction: $264 filing; residential possession only: $94. (Commercial eviction and ejectment $264; commercial possession only $94.) Defendant appearance: $114 for possession of premises only, $194 for all other EV. Jury demand: $106.25 (6-person) or $212.50 (12-person).

From the clerk's official fee schedule PDF (revised October 1, 2026). No filing fee if filed by a government agency. A petition to vacate/modify an eviction judgment 30 days or less after final judgment has no fee ($75 if 31+ days). Sheriff service fees are separate. Ask the clerk about the Application for Waiver of Court Fees.

Source: McHenry County Circuit Clerk Fee Schedule (revised 10-01-26)

The Illinois eviction process

Illinois state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including McHenry County:

  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 McHenry County

Median gross rent in McHenry County: $1,401/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in McHenry County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in McHenry County?
Eviction cases in McHenry County are filed with the Circuit Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in McHenry County?
Residential eviction: $264 filing; residential possession only: $94. (Commercial eviction and ejectment $264; commercial possession only $94.) Defendant appearance: $114 for possession of premises only, $194 for all other EV. Jury demand: $106.25 (6-person) or $212.50 (12-person).
Where can I get help with an eviction in McHenry County?
Prairie State Legal Services - McHenry Office; Eviction Help Illinois; Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP).

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.