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Eviction in Vanderburgh County (Evansville), Indiana

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

Quick facts: eviction in Vanderburgh County (Evansville)

Eviction court
Vanderburgh Superior Court - Small Claims — Superior court (small claims assigned to Divisions I, V, VI and VII; the Division VI judge supervises Small Claims) Court page
Filing fee
$97 small claims filing (paper) or $87 if e-filed + $28 if sheriff service is requested; $10 per additional defendant on paper filings Indiana Office of Judicial Administration - Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual (small claims, courts other than Marion County township courts)
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)
$1,113/month HUD
Renter households
27,367 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Vanderburgh County (Evansville)

Eviction cases in Vanderburgh County (Evansville) are heard by the Vanderburgh Superior Court - Small Claims (Superior court (small claims assigned to Divisions I, V, VI and VII; the Division VI judge supervises Small Claims)).

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Small claims cases are heard by magistrates who rotate monthly among Divisions I, V, VI and VII. The county's separate 'Housing Court' magistrate hears ordinance-violation (OE) cases, not ordinary landlord-tenant evictions.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Vanderburgh County (Evansville)

$97 small claims filing (paper) or $87 if e-filed + $28 if sheriff service is requested; $10 per additional defendant on paper filings

Statewide small claims costs for courts other than Marion County township courts. Cannot afford fees: ask the court to waive pre-payment (fee waiver request with income information).

Source: Indiana Office of Judicial Administration - Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual (small claims, courts other than Marion County township courts)

The Indiana eviction process

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

  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 Vanderburgh County (Evansville)

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

Studio$853
1 bedroom$860
2 bedrooms$1,113
3 bedrooms$1,370
4 bedrooms$1,539

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Vanderburgh County (Evansville): $985/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 Vanderburgh County (Evansville)?
Eviction cases in Vanderburgh County (Evansville) are filed with the Vanderburgh Superior Court - Small Claims.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Vanderburgh County (Evansville)?
$97 small claims filing (paper) or $87 if e-filed + $28 if sheriff service is requested; $10 per additional defendant on paper filings.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Vanderburgh County (Evansville)?
Indiana Legal Services.
What is the fair market rent in Vanderburgh County (Evansville)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,113 per month (1-bedroom: $860).

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.