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Eviction in Delaware County (Muncie), Indiana

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

Quick facts: eviction in Delaware County (Muncie)

Eviction court
Delaware Circuit Courts (Circuit Court 5 hears ejectments; Circuit Court 4 hears small claims bench trials) — Indiana Circuit Court (small claims docket) Court page
Filing fee
$97 total small claims fees ($87 if filed through the Indiana electronic filing system); an additional $28 if service by the sheriff is requested. The $10 small claims service fee per named defendant is part of the paper-filing costs and is not assessed on e-filed cases. Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual (current through 2026 legislative session), Filing Fees/Costs for Small Claims Cases in Courts Other than Marion County Township Courts; IC 33-37-4-6
Notice before filing (state law)
Not less than 10 days' notice to pay or vacate, unless the parties agreed otherwise or the tenant pays in full within the notice period. Indiana rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,043/month HUD
Renter households
15,505 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Delaware County (Muncie)

Eviction cases in Delaware County (Muncie) are heard by the Delaware Circuit Courts (Circuit Court 5 hears ejectments; Circuit Court 4 hears small claims bench trials) (Indiana Circuit Court (small claims docket)).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Circuit Court 5 hears civil cases (general and small claims) Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., including ejectments, initial hearings, bench trials, damage hearings and summary judgments. Circuit Court 4 holds small claims bench trials for self-represented litigants Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Direct lines: Circuit Court 4 (765) 747-7770. The Delaware County Clerk files and processes new small claims cases; clerk and court fees can be paid online through GovPay.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Delaware County (Muncie)

$97 total small claims fees ($87 if filed through the Indiana electronic filing system); an additional $28 if service by the sheriff is requested. The $10 small claims service fee per named defendant is part of the paper-filing costs and is not assessed on e-filed cases.

Statewide small claims costs for courts outside the Marion County township courts.

Source: Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual (current through 2026 legislative session), Filing Fees/Costs for Small Claims Cases in Courts Other than Marion County Township Courts; IC 33-37-4-6

The Indiana eviction process

Indiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Delaware County (Muncie):

  1. Serve notice: 10-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment, or the applicable termination notice for periodic tenancies
  2. File a complaint for possession (and damages) in a court with jurisdiction, often the small claims docket
  3. Optional: file an affidavit for immediate possession; the court issues an order to show cause with a hearing no earlier than 5 business days after service
  4. Possession hearing; judgment for possession
  5. Separate damages hearing may follow for unpaid rent and damages
  6. Order/writ of possession executed by sheriff or other executing officer

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Rent in Delaware County (Muncie)

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

Studio$803
1 bedroom$845
2 bedrooms$1,043
3 bedrooms$1,349
4 bedrooms$1,685

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Delaware County (Muncie): $906/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 Delaware County (Muncie)?
Eviction cases in Delaware County (Muncie) are filed with the Delaware Circuit Courts (Circuit Court 5 hears ejectments; Circuit Court 4 hears small claims bench trials).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Delaware County (Muncie)?
$97 total small claims fees ($87 if filed through the Indiana electronic filing system); an additional $28 if service by the sheriff is requested. The $10 small claims service fee per named defendant is part of the paper-filing costs and is not assessed on e-filed cases.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Delaware County (Muncie)?
Indiana Legal Services - Indianapolis office.
What is the fair market rent in Delaware County (Muncie)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,043 per month (1-bedroom: $845).

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.