Eviction in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Where eviction cases are filed in Calcasieu Parish, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Calcasieu Parish
- Eviction court
- Lake Charles City Court (Ward 3) and other courts of the parish — City court (eviction / rule for possession) Court page
- Filing fee
- Lake Charles City Court advance deposit: $250.00 eviction only, one defendant ($100.00 each additional defendant); $350.00 eviction and money, one defendant ($100.00 each additional) Lake Charles City Court, Civil Section - Civil Advance Deposits (effective May 1, 2023)
- 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)
- $1,217/month HUD
- Renter households
- 21,221 (27% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Calcasieu Parish
Eviction cases in Calcasieu Parish are heard by the Lake Charles City Court (Ward 3) and other courts of the parish (City court (eviction / rule for possession)).
- Lake Charles City Court — 118 West Mill Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · website
Lake Charles City Court has jurisdiction over all of Ward 3 of Calcasieu Parish and accepts eviction suits. Civil Office (337) 491-1564; open 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. Civil court sessions: Monday and Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at 9:00 a.m. The court's website offers an eviction records search and posts Five Day Notice, Ten Day Notice and Answer forms. Evictions for property outside Ward 3 are filed in the court for that ward.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles City Court advance deposit: $250.00 eviction only, one defendant ($100.00 each additional defendant); $350.00 eviction and money, one defendant ($100.00 each additional)
Deposit applies to Lake Charles City Court only. Answer to petition: $25.00. The filer is ultimately responsible for all costs.
Source: Lake Charles City Court, Civil Section - Civil Advance Deposits (effective May 1, 2023)
How eviction cases work locally
| Hearing schedule | Lake Charles City Court holds civil sessions Monday and Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. 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 Calcasieu Parish:
- 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 Calcasieu Parish
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $921 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $928 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,217 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,459 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,611 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Calcasieu Parish: $1,109/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No parish-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; evictions follow La. Code Civ. Proc. arts. 4701-4735.
Other Louisiana counties
- Eviction in Orleans Parish (New Orleans)
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- Eviction in Caddo Parish (Shreveport)
- Eviction in Lafayette Parish (Lafayette)
- Eviction in Ouachita Parish
- Eviction in St. Tammany Parish
- Eviction in Bossier Parish (Bossier City)
- Eviction in Rapides Parish (Alexandria)
- Eviction in Tangipahoa Parish
Related
- Louisiana landlord-tenant law
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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.