Eviction in Sangamon County, Illinois

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

Quick facts: eviction in Sangamon County

Eviction court: Circuit Court of Sangamon County (7th Judicial Circuit) — Circuit court Court page
Filing fee: Residential eviction: $276. Residential possession only: $109. Commercial: $276; commercial possession only: $109. Ejectment: $276. Appearance (tenant): $201. Counter-complaint: $125. Sangamon County Circuit Clerk fee schedule (updated 05/29/2024)
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): $1,203/month HUD
Renter households: 24,319 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Sangamon County

Eviction cases in Sangamon County are heard by the Circuit Court of Sangamon County (7th Judicial Circuit) (Circuit court).

Sangamon County Courthouse - Circuit Clerk, Room 405 (4th floor) — 200 South 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701 · website

Court eviction page

Eviction (EV) cases are filed with the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk (https://www.sangamoncountycircuitclerk.org/). Court phone (217) 753-6674.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Sangamon County

Residential eviction: $276. Residential possession only: $109. Commercial: $276; commercial possession only: $109. Ejectment: $276. Appearance (tenant): $201. Counter-complaint: $125.

Fees from the clerk's fee schedule; confirm with the clerk whether a newer schedule applies.

Source: Sangamon County Circuit Clerk fee schedule (updated 05/29/2024)

The Illinois eviction process

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

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

Studio	$829
1 bedroom	$970
2 bedrooms	$1,203
3 bedrooms	$1,611
4 bedrooms	$1,682

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Sangamon County: $983/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Sangamon County

Free legal help

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid - Northern Regional Office — Office serving Sangamon County: 1010 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62704; (217) 529-8400 or (800) 252-8629. Housing law information: https://lincolnlegal.org/housing-law/

Rental assistance

Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) — For Illinois tenants with a pending eviction case for nonpayment and household income at or below 80% of area median income: up to $10,000 for past-due rent, up to $700 for court costs and up to two months of future rent. Tenant applies first through the CBRAP portal; phone (866) 454-3571.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Sangamon County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Sangamon County?

Eviction cases in Sangamon County are filed with the Circuit Court of Sangamon County (7th Judicial Circuit).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Sangamon County?

Residential eviction: $276. Residential possession only: $109. Commercial: $276; commercial possession only: $109. Ejectment: $276. Appearance (tenant): $201. Counter-complaint: $125.

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

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid - Northern Regional Office; Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP).

What is the fair market rent in Sangamon County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,203 per month (1-bedroom: $970).

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.