Eviction in Penobscot County, Maine

Where eviction cases are filed in Penobscot County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Penobscot County

Eviction court: Maine District Court - Bangor, Lincoln and Millinocket (Penobscot County) — District Court (Maine) Court page
Filing fee: $100 to enter a forcible entry and detainer action (mediation included in the filing fee); FED summons $5 Maine Supreme Judicial Court Administrative Order JB-05-26 (A. 3-26), Revised Court Fees Schedule, effective March 9, 2026
Notice before filing (state law): 7-day written notice to quit (tenancy at will) when rent is 7 or more days in arrears. Paying the full rent due before the notice expires voids it. After expiration, paying all arrears, rent due to date, and the landlord's filing and service fees before the writ of possession issues reinstates the tenancy. Maine rules
Renter households: 19,211 (30% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Penobscot County

Eviction cases in Penobscot County are heard by the Maine District Court - Bangor, Lincoln and Millinocket (Penobscot County) (District Court (Maine)).

Bangor District Court (Penobscot Judicial Center) — 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401; (207) 561-2300; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. · website
Lincoln District Court — 52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457; (207) 794-8512 · website
Millinocket District Court — 207 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME 04462 (mail: 52 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457); (207) 723-4786 · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Evictions (forcible entry and detainer, FED) are heard by the District Court where the property is located. The Newport District Court has relocated to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor (https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/index.html). The FED summons (CV-034) must be obtained from a clerk's office for $5. Mediation can be requested with form CV-256 and is held by phone or Zoom. At Bangor, eFiling is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies and parties who file more than six cases a year.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Penobscot County

$100 to enter a forcible entry and detainer action (mediation included in the filing fee); FED summons $5

Statewide schedule, linked from https://www.courts.maine.gov/forms/fees.html. The $5 summons fee is stated on the Judicial Branch eviction help page. Sheriff service fees are separate.

Source: Maine Supreme Judicial Court Administrative Order JB-05-26 (A. 3-26), Revised Court Fees Schedule, effective March 9, 2026

How eviction cases work locally

Mediation	FED mediation is requested on form CV-256 and held by telephone or Zoom video. Source: Official source

The Maine eviction process

Maine state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Penobscot County:

Serve a notice to quit (7-day for cause/nonpayment or 30-day no-cause for tenancies at will; per lease terms if a lease), with the CV-256 Information Sheet and Mediation Request
After the notice period ends, file Complaint (CV-007) and get an FED Summons (CV-034, $5 each) from the clerk; attach the CV-256 and Notice Regarding Electronic Service
Sheriff serves each defendant at least 14 days before the hearing (mail-plus-posting allowed after 3 attempts on 3 separate days, with affidavit CV-204)
File notice to quit, complaint, summons with return of service, lease, and $100 filing fee at least 3 business days before the hearing
Hearing; free mediation available at court on the hearing day
Judgment for possession
Writ of possession issues 7 days after judgment (tenant can still reinstate in nonpayment cases by paying arrears, rent due, and filing/service costs before the writ issues)

Full Maine eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Penobscot County

Median gross rent in Penobscot County: $1,041/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Penobscot County?

Eviction cases in Penobscot County are filed with the Maine District Court - Bangor, Lincoln and Millinocket (Penobscot County).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Penobscot County?

$100 to enter a forcible entry and detainer action (mediation included in the filing fee); FED summons $5.

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.