Eviction in Kenton County (Covington), Kentucky

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

Where eviction cases are filed in Kenton County (Covington)

Eviction cases in Kenton County (Covington) are heard by the Kenton District Court (16th Judicial District) - forcible detainer cases (District Court).

• Kenton County Justice Center - Circuit Court Clerk — 230 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011 (859-292-6521; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Forcible detainer (eviction) cases are District Civil cases; filings go through the Kenton Circuit Court Clerk at the Justice Center. The Court of Justice page links online case and court-date lookups (kcoj.kycourts.net). The Kenton County Legal Help Center (Justice Center, 2nd floor Law Library; Wednesdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m.) gives free legal information and form help but does not list eviction among its guided interviews.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Kenton County (Covington)

$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 and library fees); post-judgment writ of possession $25.

Statewide fee from the Supreme Court's official order PDF. The total paid at the clerk's window is higher once add-on fees are included; confirm with the Kenton Circuit Clerk.

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)

The Kentucky eviction process

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

1. 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)
2. File a forcible detainer complaint in District Court; a warrant/summons issues to the sheriff or constable
3. Tenant must receive at least 3 days' notice of the trial date
4. Trial by the court unless a party demands a jury; judgment for restitution of the premises or for the defendant
5. Either party may appeal within 7 days; an appealing tenant must deposit back rent and continuing rent with the circuit clerk
6. 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 Kenton County (Covington)

Median gross rent in Kenton County (Covington): $1,069/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.

Eviction help in Kenton County (Covington)

Free legal help

• Legal Aid of the Bluegrass - Covington Office — Kenton is a county served. 104 East 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011; 859-431-8200; live intake Mon-Thu 10-3, Fri 10-1; no walk-in meetings.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Kenton County (Covington)

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Related

• Kentucky landlord-tenant law
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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.