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Eviction in Peoria County, Illinois

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

Quick facts: eviction in Peoria County

Eviction court
Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Peoria County (Circuit Clerk - Civil 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)
$1,039/month HUD
Renter households
25,656 (33% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Peoria County

Eviction cases in Peoria County are heard by the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Peoria County (Circuit Clerk - Civil Division) (Illinois Circuit Court).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records

Circuit Clerk Civil Division hours 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Filings are made through eFileIL (Odyssey); court records are searchable on the Peoria County Records Portal.

How eviction cases work locally

Eviction enforcement (Sheriff Civil Process)The Sheriff's Civil Process office handles pre- and post-judgment service and lists 'Evictions Standby' at a $175 flat fee plus mileage. Office: 324 Main St., Ste B20 (courthouse basement, Jefferson Street side), Peoria; (309) 672-6040 or 672-6041; Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Allow two weeks for service; provide a copy of any fee waiver.
Source: Official source

The Illinois eviction process

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

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

Studio$758
1 bedroom$818
2 bedrooms$1,039
3 bedrooms$1,346
4 bedrooms$1,449

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Peoria County: $993/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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Peoria County?
Eviction cases in Peoria County are filed with the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Peoria County (Circuit Clerk - Civil Division).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Peoria County?
Prairie State Legal Services - Peoria Office.
What is the fair market rent in Peoria County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,039 per month (1-bedroom: $818).

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.