Eviction in Rock Island County, Illinois
Where eviction cases are filed in Rock Island County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Rock Island County
- Eviction court
- Circuit Court of Rock Island County (14th Judicial Circuit) - Eviction Court — Circuit court Court page
- Filing fee
- $284 eviction complaint (except possession only); $114 eviction seeking possession only Rock Island County Circuit Clerk - Civil Fees Fee Schedule, effective 9/2026
- 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)
- $1,143/month HUD
- Renter households
- 18,731 (30% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Rock Island County
Eviction cases in Rock Island County are heard by the Circuit Court of Rock Island County (14th Judicial Circuit) - Eviction Court (Circuit court).
- Rock Island County Justice Center — 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201; 309-786-4451; Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
The plaintiff files the complaint with the Circuit Clerk (attaching the previously served notice and any lease) and pays the filing fee; the Circuit Clerk schedules the first return hearing shown on the summons. Service is by the Sheriff's Department or a private process server. Contested motions and trials are set by the judge on the Eviction Court calendar; trials are generally set for the following Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in courtroom 100 if mediation fails. The court requires the Illinois Supreme Court's statewide Eviction Order form to award possession. Circuit Clerk filing-fee questions: 309-558-3538.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Rock Island County
$284 eviction complaint (except possession only); $114 eviction seeking possession only
Fee schedule shown on the Circuit Clerk's Filing Fees page. Sheriff service fees are separate (https://rockislandcountyil.gov/321/Fees).
Source: Rock Island County Circuit Clerk - Civil Fees Fee Schedule, effective 9/2026
How eviction cases work locally
| Mandatory mediation (Eviction Diversion Program) | The 14th Judicial Circuit's Eviction Diversion Program is mandatory for all unresolved evictions; it is free and confidential, with translation available. Mediation is usually held at the first return hearing; if the parties agree, the judge enters an Agreed Settlement Order (Local Rule 26.1A). Source: Official source |
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| First return hearing | Scheduled by the Circuit Clerk; contested matters are not heard there - the court checks service and whether the defendant contests the case. Source: Official source |
The Illinois eviction process
Illinois state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Rock Island 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 Rock Island County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $817 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $928 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,143 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,498 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,819 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Rock Island County: $889/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in Rock Island County
Free legal help
- Prairie State Legal Services — Listed on the county's Evictions page: 309-794-1328. The page also lists Eviction Help Illinois (855-631-0811).
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Rock Island County
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Frequently asked questions
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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.