Eviction in Caddo Parish (Shreveport), Louisiana

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

Quick facts: eviction in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)

Eviction court: Shreveport City Court - Civil Division (also justice of the peace courts in Caddo Parish) — City court / Justice of the peace courts Court page
Filing fee: Shreveport City Court: eviction filing fee not stated on the court's pages; warrant of possession $30. Justice of the peace courts: eviction proceeding up to $120 + $20 per additional defendant (La. R.S. 13:2590), https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77379. Shreveport City Court Guide to Practice; La. R.S. 13:2590
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: 38,112 (40% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)

Eviction cases in Caddo Parish (Shreveport) are heard by the Shreveport City Court - Civil Division (also justice of the peace courts in Caddo Parish) (City court / Justice of the peace courts).

Shreveport City Court, Civil Division — 1244 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101; (318) 673-5830; Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

Shreveport City Court hears evictions under La. C.C.P. art. 4701 et seq. and its Local Rule 22. A Petition for Eviction (court form available) and the court's information sheet are filed with the Civil Division; a rule to show cause is served on the tenant and the hearing is set at least three days after service. If the tenant does not comply by 5:00 PM on the first business day after judgment, a warrant of possession issues and the City Marshal delivers possession; the landlord is responsible for removing belongings. Evictions can be eFiled through eFile & Serve. Justice of the peace courts also hear evictions in the parish outside the city court's territory.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)

Shreveport City Court: eviction filing fee not stated on the court's pages; warrant of possession $30. Justice of the peace courts: eviction proceeding up to $120 + $20 per additional defendant (La. R.S. 13:2590), https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77379.

The court's Guide to Practice lists $223 for a regular civil petition (the court web page shows $126), but neither states the eviction fee; ask the Civil Division. Service outside Shreveport adds fees per the court's Civil Cost Sheet. People unable to pay may apply to proceed in forma pauperis (La. C.C.P. art. 5181).

Source: Shreveport City Court Guide to Practice; La. R.S. 13:2590

How eviction cases work locally

Warrant of possession	Issued if the tenant has not complied by 5:00 PM on the first non-weekend, non-holiday day after judgment; the Marshal schedules delivery of possession with the landlord. Fee $30. Source: Official source
E-filing	Eviction petitions and requests for warrant of possession are fillable PDFs filed through eFile & Serve. Source: Official source

The Louisiana eviction process

Louisiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Caddo Parish (Shreveport):

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)

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Rent in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)

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 Caddo Parish (Shreveport): $974/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No parish-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)

Free legal help

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation - Shreveport office — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents, including wrongful-eviction defense. 720 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101; intake 1-866-ASK-ALSC (1-866-275-2572).

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)?

Eviction cases in Caddo Parish (Shreveport) are filed with the Shreveport City Court - Civil Division (also justice of the peace courts in Caddo Parish).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)?

Where can I get help with an eviction in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)?

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation - Shreveport office.

What is the fair market rent in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,111 per month (1-bedroom: $982).

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.