Eviction in McLean County, Illinois

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

Quick facts: eviction in McLean County

Eviction court: Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, McLean County (Circuit Clerk - Small Claims Division) — Illinois Circuit Court Court page
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): $1,302/month HUD
Renter households: 24,516 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in McLean County

Eviction cases in McLean County are heard by the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, McLean County (Circuit Clerk - Small Claims Division) (Illinois Circuit Court).

McLean County Circuit Clerk - Small Claims Division — 104 W Front Street, Fourth Floor, Room 404, Bloomington, IL 61701; (309) 888-5330 · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records

The Small Claims Division handles commercial and residential eviction (EV) proceedings. Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., except legal holidays. A 14-day civil docket is posted at https://publicaccess.mcleancountyil.gov/TwoWeekDocketCivil.htm. The clerk's office cannot prepare documents or give legal advice.

The Illinois eviction process

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

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
File an eviction complaint; the clerk issues a summons (residential eviction summons must include the Court-Based Rental Assistance notice in English and Spanish)
Hearing/trial on the return date; tenant may have a jury trial and present defenses
Eviction order (judgment for possession and any rent)
Order is filed with the sheriff for enforcement; it expires if not enforced within 120 days unless extended
Sheriff carries out the eviction (only the sheriff may physically remove the tenant)

Full Illinois eviction rules with sources →

Rent in McLean County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bloomington, IL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$927
1 bedroom	$999
2 bedrooms	$1,302
3 bedrooms	$1,717
4 bedrooms	$1,724

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in McLean County: $1,009/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 McLean County

Free legal help

Prairie State Legal Services - Bloomington Office — 201 West Olive Street, Suite 203, Bloomington, IL 61701; (309) 827-5021, toll-free (800) 874-2536. Serves Livingston, McLean and Woodford counties. Eviction Help Illinois helpline: 855-631-0811 or text 85622.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in McLean County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in McLean County?

Eviction cases in McLean County are filed with the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, McLean County (Circuit Clerk - Small Claims Division).

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

Prairie State Legal Services - Bloomington Office.

What is the fair market rent in McLean County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,302 per month (1-bedroom: $999).

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.