Eviction in Rapides Parish (Alexandria), Louisiana

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

Quick facts: eviction in Rapides Parish (Alexandria)

Eviction court: Alexandria City Court (Wards 1, 2 and 8 of Rapides Parish) — City court Court page
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): $994/month HUD
Renter households: 17,219 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Rapides Parish (Alexandria)

Eviction cases in Rapides Parish (Alexandria) are heard by the Alexandria City Court (Wards 1, 2 and 8 of Rapides Parish) (City court).

Alexandria City Court — 515 Washington St., Alexandria, LA; Clerk of Court 318-449-5146 · website

Court eviction page

Alexandria City Court's jurisdiction is limited to Wards 1, 2 and 8 of Rapides Parish. Evictions are heard at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays. Office hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. City Marshal: 318-449-5149.

How eviction cases work locally

Eviction hearing day	Evictions are heard at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Source: Official source

The Louisiana eviction process

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

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 Rapides Parish (Alexandria)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Alexandria, LA MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$728
1 bedroom	$780
2 bedrooms	$994
3 bedrooms	$1,342
4 bedrooms	$1,523

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Rapides Parish (Alexandria): $950/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

Where do I file an eviction in Rapides Parish (Alexandria)?

Eviction cases in Rapides Parish (Alexandria) are filed with the Alexandria City Court (Wards 1, 2 and 8 of Rapides Parish).

What is the fair market rent in Rapides Parish (Alexandria)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $994 per month (1-bedroom: $780).

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.