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Eviction in Monroe County (Bloomington), Indiana

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

Quick facts: eviction in Monroe County (Bloomington)

Eviction court
Monroe Circuit Court (unified court, nine divisions) — Unified circuit court with small claims jurisdiction Court page
Filing fee
Small claims and evictions on the small claims docket: $87 (e-file) or $97 (paper); evictions must be served by the sheriff ($28 sheriff service fee); $10 per additional defendant on paper filings; eviction on the civil docket $157 Monroe County Clerk - Court Costs
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)
$1,210/month HUD
Renter households
27,269 (46% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Monroe County (Bloomington)

Eviction cases in Monroe County (Bloomington) are heard by the Monroe Circuit Court (unified court, nine divisions) (Unified circuit court with small claims jurisdiction).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records

Court office hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. The court posts a 'Free or Reduced Legal Services' list on its page. Court costs are paid at the Monroe County Clerk's office.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Monroe County (Bloomington)

Small claims and evictions on the small claims docket: $87 (e-file) or $97 (paper); evictions must be served by the sheriff ($28 sheriff service fee); $10 per additional defendant on paper filings; eviction on the civil docket $157

Fee waiver requests require proof of income. Amounts match the statewide Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual.

Source: Monroe County Clerk - Court Costs

The Indiana eviction process

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

  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 Monroe County (Bloomington)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bloomington, IN HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$966
1 bedroom$1,072
2 bedrooms$1,210
3 bedrooms$1,572
4 bedrooms$1,906

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Monroe County (Bloomington): $1,193/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. Indiana law bars local units from requiring landlords to accept Section 8 or similar housing vouchers (IC 36-1-3-8.5, https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_36/Article_1/Chapter_3.pdf) and generally preempts local regulation of rents, security deposits, screening, lease terms and landlord fees (IC 32-31-1-20, https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_32/Article_31/Chapter_1.pdf).

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Monroe County (Bloomington)?
Eviction cases in Monroe County (Bloomington) are filed with the Monroe Circuit Court (unified court, nine divisions).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Monroe County (Bloomington)?
Small claims and evictions on the small claims docket: $87 (e-file) or $97 (paper); evictions must be served by the sheriff ($28 sheriff service fee); $10 per additional defendant on paper filings; eviction on the civil docket $157.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Monroe County (Bloomington)?
Indiana Legal Services.
What is the fair market rent in Monroe County (Bloomington)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,210 per month (1-bedroom: $1,072).

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.