Eviction in Scott County, Iowa
Where eviction cases are filed in Scott County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Scott County
- Eviction court
- Iowa District Court for Scott County (Small Claims) — District court - small claims Court page
- Filing fee
- $115 small claims filing fee (FED actions with $6,500 or less in damages); $215 if an FED is filed as a civil petition Iowa Judicial Branch - Civil Court Fees (Iowa Code § 631.6; § 602.8105(1)(a))
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 3 days' written notice of nonpayment and of the landlord's intent to terminate if rent is not paid within that period. After that notice, no separate 3-day notice to quit is required before filing. Iowa rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,143/month HUD
- Renter households
- 21,956 (30% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Scott County
Eviction cases in Scott County are heard by the Iowa District Court for Scott County (Small Claims) (District court - small claims).
- Scott County Clerk of District Court — 400 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
Forcible entry and detainer (eviction) actions can be brought in small claims. Clerk of Court: 563-326-8647, fax 563-326-8280, countyclerk.scott@iowacourts.gov; case scheduling 563-326-8783. No cell phones or electronic devices allowed in the Scott County Courthouse.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Scott County
$115 small claims filing fee (FED actions with $6,500 or less in damages); $215 if an FED is filed as a civil petition
Statewide fee. Service of the petition may cost extra. Small claims appeal: $215.
Source: Iowa Judicial Branch - Civil Court Fees (Iowa Code § 631.6; § 602.8105(1)(a))
How eviction cases work locally
| E-filing | Small claims filings must be made electronically through Iowa eFile unless the court grants permission to file on paper. Source: Official source |
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The Iowa eviction process
Iowa state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Scott County:
- Serve written notice: 3-day notice to pay (nonpayment), 7-day notice to cure (lease violation), 30-day notice (month-to-month), or 3-day notice for clear and present danger
- If required, serve a 3-day notice to quit (not needed after a 3-day nonpayment termination notice)
- File a forcible entry and detainer petition; court sets a hearing within 8 days of filing (up to 15 days if plaintiff requests)
- Serve original notice at least 3 days before the hearing (acknowledged delivery, personal service, or posting plus regular and certified mail after two failed attempts)
- Hearing before the court (tried as an equitable action, no jury in small claims)
- Judgment for removal; execution for the defendant's removal issues within 3 days of judgment and is carried out by the sheriff
Full Iowa eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Scott County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $817 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $928 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,143 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,498 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,819 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Scott County: $1,005/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; evictions follow Iowa Code ch. 562A and 648.
Eviction help in Scott County
Free legal help
- Iowa Legal Aid — Statewide; reports helping 12,000+ people with evictions in the past year. Apply online; office list at https://iowalegalaid.org/locations/
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Scott County
Other Iowa counties
- Eviction in Polk County (Des Moines)
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- Eviction in Black Hawk County
- Eviction in Story County
Related
- Iowa landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Iowa
- Iowa eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Iowa (landlords)
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.