Eviction in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Where eviction cases are filed in St. Tammany Parish, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in St. Tammany Parish
- 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)
- $1,331/month HUD
- Renter households
- 22,206 (21% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
The Louisiana eviction process
Louisiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany Parish
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $990 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,331 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,724 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,996 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in St. Tammany Parish: $1,332/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No parish-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in St. Tammany Parish
Free legal help
- Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) - Covington office — St. Tammany is among the parishes SLLS serves. Covington office: 195 Greenbriar Blvd, Ste. 201, Covington, LA 70433; (985) 893-0076 or toll-free (800) 891-0076. Intake line 1-844-244-7871 (leave name, phone, parish and a short description; response within two business days).
Tenant and eviction lawyers in St. Tammany Parish
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Related
- Louisiana landlord-tenant law
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- Louisiana eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Louisiana (landlords)
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.