Eviction in Madison County, Indiana
Where eviction cases are filed in Madison County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Madison County
- Eviction court
- Circuit Court of Madison County (Divisions 1-6; small claims) — 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)
- $1,206/month HUD
- Renter households
- 15,941 (30% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Madison County
Eviction cases in Madison County are heard by the Circuit Court of Madison County (Divisions 1-6; small claims) (Indiana Circuit Court (small claims docket)).
- Circuit Court of Madison County — 16 E 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016; (765) 641-9503 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
The court's small claims guide lists unpaid rent, security deposit disputes and landlord-tenant disputes among small claims cases (limit $10,000). Notice of Claim forms are available at the Clerk's Office; the defendant must be served at least 10 days before the hearing. Which division hears eviction cases is not stated on the court's pages.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Madison County
$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.
How eviction cases work locally
| Small claims guide | The Circuit Court of Madison County publishes a step-by-step small claims guide covering filing, service, trial, collection and a 30-day appeal deadline; court staff can answer procedural questions but cannot give legal advice. Source: Official source |
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The Indiana eviction process
Indiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Madison County:
- Serve notice: 10-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment, or the applicable termination notice for periodic tenancies
- File a complaint for possession (and damages) in a court with jurisdiction, often the small claims docket
- 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
- Possession hearing; judgment for possession
- Separate damages hearing may follow for unpaid rent and damages
- Order/writ of possession executed by sheriff or other executing officer
Full Indiana eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Madison County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Anderson, IN HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $898 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $919 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,594 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,597 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Madison County: $939/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 Madison County
Free legal help
- Indiana Legal Services - Indianapolis office — Serves Boone, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Union and Wayne counties. 1200 Madison Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225; (317) 631-9410. Apply online at https://www.indianalegalservices.org/eviction/ or by phone 1-844-243-8570 (Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET).
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Madison County
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Related
- Indiana landlord-tenant law
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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.