Eviction in Fayette County (Lexington), Kentucky

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

Quick facts: eviction in Fayette County (Lexington)

Eviction court: Fayette District Court - Forcible Detainer Division — District court Court page
Filing fee: $50 forcible detainer filing fee, plus a $20 court technology fee and other required fees (KRS 453.060, KRS 27A.630, e.g. court facility/library fees); post-judgment writ of possession $25 Ky. CR 3.03(1)(i), (1)(m) and (3)(g), as amended by Supreme Court of Kentucky Order 2026-15 (entered May 14, 2026, effective July 1, 2026)
Notice before filing (state law): URLTA areas: 7 days' written notice to pay or the lease terminates. Non-URLTA areas: no statutory pre-filing notice period for nonpayment was found; terms are governed by the lease. Kentucky rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,272/month HUD
Renter households: 64,594 (46% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Fayette County (Lexington)

Eviction cases in Fayette County (Lexington) are heard by the Fayette District Court - Forcible Detainer Division (District court).

Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse - Forcible Detainer Division (Suite D-112) — 150 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507 · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Forcible Detainer Division (859-246-4150, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri) provides the forms to file a forcible detainer complaint. The court page cites URLTA notice rules (KRS 383.660-383.695): file on day 8 after a 7-day notice, day 15 after 14-day notice, day 31 after 30-day notice.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Fayette County (Lexington)

$50 forcible detainer filing fee, plus a $20 court technology fee and other required fees (KRS 453.060, KRS 27A.630, e.g. court facility/library fees); post-judgment writ of possession $25

From the Supreme Court of Kentucky's official order PDF amending the civil fee rules (Order 2026-15, eff. July 1, 2026). The $94 figure is the general District Court civil filing fee under CR 3.03(1); forcible detainer actions are the $50 exception in CR 3.03(1)(i). Total paid at the clerk's window will be higher once the add-on fees are included; confirm the total with the circuit clerk. Fee is statewide.

Source: Ky. CR 3.03(1)(i), (1)(m) and (3)(g), as amended by Supreme Court of Kentucky Order 2026-15 (entered May 14, 2026, effective July 1, 2026)

How eviction cases work locally

Warrant for possession	A warrant for possession may be requested by calling the District Civil Division (859-246-4150) between the 8th and 30th day after the forcible detainer judgment is entered; include the court date on the judgment, case number, and defendant's name and address. Source: Official source

The Kentucky eviction process

Kentucky state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Fayette County (Lexington):

Give any required notice (URLTA: 7-day nonpayment or 14-day lease-violation notice; non-URLTA: one month's notice to end a tenancy at will, or as the lease provides)
File a forcible detainer complaint in District Court; a warrant/summons issues to the sheriff or constable
Tenant must receive at least 3 days' notice of the trial date
Trial by the court unless a party demands a jury; judgment for restitution of the premises or for the defendant
Either party may appeal within 7 days; an appealing tenant must deposit back rent and continuing rent with the circuit clerk
If no appeal is filed within 7 days, the court on request issues a warrant of restitution directing the sheriff or constable to put the landlord in possession

Full Kentucky eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Fayette County (Lexington)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$883
1 bedroom	$1,079
2 bedrooms	$1,272
3 bedrooms	$1,743
4 bedrooms	$1,940

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Fayette County (Lexington): $1,164/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

The Fayette District Court page tells landlords to give written notice before filing 'per KRS 383.660-383.695' (URLTA sections), which indicates URLTA applies in Fayette County through Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's local adoption under KRS 383.500. The LFUCG adopting ordinance number is not cited here. The Legislative Research Commission's 2016 fiscal note on HB 380 (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/16RS/hb380/LM.pdf) also lists Lexington and the Lexington-Fayette urban-county government among URLTA adopters.

Eviction help in Fayette County (Lexington)

Free legal help

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass — Regional civil legal aid in central/northern Kentucky; check eligibility.

Other Kentucky counties

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Fayette County (Lexington)?

Eviction cases in Fayette County (Lexington) are filed with the Fayette District Court - Forcible Detainer Division.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Fayette County (Lexington)?

$50 forcible detainer filing fee, plus a $20 court technology fee and other required fees (KRS 453.060, KRS 27A.630, e.g. court facility/library fees); post-judgment writ of possession $25.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Fayette County (Lexington)?

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass.

What is the fair market rent in Fayette County (Lexington)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,272 per month (1-bedroom: $1,079).

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.