Eviction in Bossier Parish (Bossier City), Louisiana
Where eviction cases are filed in Bossier Parish (Bossier City), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Bossier Parish (Bossier City)
- Eviction court
- Bossier City Court (property inside Bossier City limits) — City court Court page
- Filing fee
- Rule for eviction, 1 defendant: $150.00 advance deposit; each additional defendant $20.00 + service fee; writ of possession $20.00 + service fee; answer (paid by defendant) $6.00 first page + $4.00 each additional page. Bossier City Court - Eviction Minimum Advance Deposits, effective November 20, 2025
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days from delivery. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are not counted in a period this short, so in practice the tenant gets 5 business days. The lease may waive the notice, and many standard leases do. Louisiana rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,111/month HUD
- Renter households
- 17,742 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Bossier Parish (Bossier City)
Eviction cases in Bossier Parish (Bossier City) are heard by the Bossier City Court (property inside Bossier City limits) (City court).
- Bossier City Court & Office of Clerk of Court - Civil Department — 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111; (318) 741-8587 / (318) 549-4583 / (318) 741-8586 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
Bossier City Court's eviction guidelines apply only to rental property located within Bossier City limits. The landlord files a Rule to Evict with the Civil Division of the clerk's office; the Bossier City Marshal serves the tenant, and the court date is about two weeks after filing. If the tenant remains 24 hours after a judgment of eviction, the landlord files a Request for Writ of Possession. Clerk's office open Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; requests to dismiss must be by signed letter (hand-delivered or faxed), not by phone or email.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Bossier Parish (Bossier City)
Rule for eviction, 1 defendant: $150.00 advance deposit; each additional defendant $20.00 + service fee; writ of possession $20.00 + service fee; answer (paid by defendant) $6.00 first page + $4.00 each additional page.
Pre-payment is required on all filings; pay by cash, check, money order or cashier's check payable to Bossier City Court.
Source: Bossier City Court - Eviction Minimum Advance Deposits, effective November 20, 2025
How eviction cases work locally
| Procedure guide | Court posts Eviction Procedure Guidelines, a sample Notice to Vacate Premises, Rule to Evict and Request for Writ of Possession forms. Source: Official source |
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The Louisiana eviction process
Louisiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Bossier Parish (Bossier City):
- Lease ends (expiration, termination notice, nonpayment, or other breach)
- Landlord delivers a written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days from delivery (C.C.P. art. 4701), unless the lease waives the notice. If the premises are abandoned or the tenant cannot be found, the notice may be posted on the door (art. 4703).
- If the tenant stays, the landlord files a rule to show cause why possession should not be delivered, stating the grounds (art. 4731)
- Hearing set no earlier than the 3rd day after service of the rule (art. 4732(A))
- Judgment of eviction issued immediately if the landlord prevails or the tenant fails to appear; effective for at least 90 days (art. 4732(B))
- If the tenant has not vacated within 24 hours after judgment, the court issues a warrant for possession (art. 4733)
- Sheriff, constable or marshal executes the warrant with two witnesses and may force entry if necessary (art. 4734)
Full Louisiana eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Bossier Parish (Bossier City)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $870 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $982 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,458 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,552 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Bossier Parish (Bossier City): $1,174/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
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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.