Eviction in Jefferson County (Louisville), Kentucky
Where eviction cases are filed in Jefferson County (Louisville), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Jefferson County (Louisville)
- Eviction court
- Jefferson District Court - Eviction (Forcible Detainer) Court — 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
- 125,573 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Jefferson County (Louisville)
Eviction cases in Jefferson County (Louisville) are heard by the Jefferson District Court - Eviction (Forcible Detainer) Court (District court).
- Hall of Justice, Courtroom 308 (eviction court); District Civil clerk Room 3012 — 600 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
Eviction dockets Mon-Thu at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.; Monday hearing dockets at 1 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. motion hour (Friday first-call docket ended May 1, 2026). Remote appearance via Zoom (Meeting ID 789 335 2944, passcode 308). Text reminders available by emailing the court.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Jefferson County (Louisville)
$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.
How eviction cases work locally
| Eviction diversion | Eviction Court Diversion Specialists provide a list of community resources; court has a Standard Agreement flyer and pro se landlord guide. Source: Official source |
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| Remote hearings | Parties may appear by Zoom (Meeting ID 789 335 2944, passcode 308; phone 1-312-626-6799). Source: Official source |
The Kentucky eviction process
Kentucky state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Jefferson County (Louisville):
- 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 Jefferson County (Louisville)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $966 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,047 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,272 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,625 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,891 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Jefferson County (Louisville): $1,149/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
HUD designates this area for Small Area FMRs (ZIP-code level) for Housing Choice Vouchers; figures shown are the metro-wide FY2026 FMRs.
County tenant ordinance
Louisville Metro (the consolidated Louisville-Jefferson County government) has adopted the Kentucky URLTA (KRS 383.505-383.705) under KRS 383.500, according to the Legislative Research Commission's 2016 fiscal note on HB 380 (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/16RS/hb380/LM.pdf), which lists Louisville and the Louisville-Jefferson merged government as adopters. The URLTA's notice, deposit, repair and retaliation rules therefore apply in Louisville Metro. The adopting ordinance's Metro Code section is not cited here.
Eviction help in Jefferson County (Louisville)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Society (Louisville) — Linked by the Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk; free civil legal help for eligible residents.
Rental assistance
- Jefferson County Eviction Court diversion resources — Community resource list compiled by the court's Eviction Diversion Specialists
City rules in Jefferson County (Louisville)
Other Kentucky counties
Related
- Kentucky landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Kentucky
- Kentucky eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Kentucky (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.