Eviction in Hardin County (Elizabethtown), Kentucky

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

Quick facts: eviction in Hardin County (Elizabethtown)

Eviction court: Hardin District Court (forcible detainer) — District Court Court page
Filing fee: Forcible detainer (eviction) filing fee in District Court: $50.00, plus a $20.00 court technology fee and any other required fees. Post-judgment writ of possession: $25.00. Supreme Court of Kentucky Order 2026-15 amending CR 3.03 (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): $1,056/month HUD
Renter households: 16,701 (37% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Hardin County (Elizabethtown)

Eviction cases in Hardin County (Elizabethtown) are heard by the Hardin District Court (forcible detainer) (District Court).

Hardin County Justice Center - Circuit Court Clerk, District Court division — 120 E. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, KY 42701; 270-766-5000, Option 3 · website

Court eviction page

Evictions are handled by the Circuit Court Clerk's District Court division (traffic, criminal, small claims, evictions and general civil) at the Hardin County Justice Center; call 270-766-5000, Option 3 (fax 270-769-6505).

How much it costs to file an eviction in Hardin County (Elizabethtown)

Forcible detainer (eviction) filing fee in District Court: $50.00, plus a $20.00 court technology fee and any other required fees. Post-judgment writ of possession: $25.00.

Statewide District Court fee; other required fees (e.g., KRS 453.060 / 27A.630, facility or library fees) may apply.

Source: Supreme Court of Kentucky Order 2026-15 amending CR 3.03 (effective July 1, 2026)

The Kentucky eviction process

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

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

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Rent in Hardin County (Elizabethtown)

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

Studio	$841
1 bedroom	$846
2 bedrooms	$1,056
3 bedrooms	$1,469
4 bedrooms	$1,771

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Hardin County (Elizabethtown): $971/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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Hardin County (Elizabethtown)?

Eviction cases in Hardin County (Elizabethtown) are filed with the Hardin District Court (forcible detainer).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Hardin County (Elizabethtown)?