Eviction in York County, Maine

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

Quick facts: eviction in York County

Eviction court: Maine District Court - York County (Biddeford District Court at the York Judicial Center) — District court (forcible entry and detainer) Court page
Filing fee: $100.00 to enter a forcible entry and detainer action; summons $5.00 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: 20,728 (23% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in York County

Eviction cases in York County are heard by the Maine District Court - York County (Biddeford District Court at the York Judicial Center) (District court (forcible entry and detainer)).

York Judicial Center (Biddeford District Court; York County Superior Court) — 515 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Evictions (forcible entry and detainer) are heard by the District Court for the county where the property is located. York Judicial Center Clerk's Office: (207) 283-6000. The FED summons (CV-034) must be obtained from a clerk's office for $5.00. The Judicial Branch offers telephone and video (Zoom) mediation in eviction cases; a mediation request is filed with the Residential FED Information Sheet (CV-256).

How much it costs to file an eviction in York County

$100.00 to enter a forcible entry and detainer action; summons $5.00

Statewide fee. Mediation in FED actions is included in the filing fee. Summons fee from the Judicial Branch eviction page.

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	Telephone or video mediation is available in eviction cases; request it with the Residential FED Information Sheet (CV-256). Mediation is included in the filing fee. Source: Official source

The Maine eviction process

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

Median gross rent in York County: $1,339/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; evictions follow 14 M.R.S. ch. 709 and ch. 710.

Eviction help in York County

Free legal help

Pine Tree Legal Assistance — The Maine Judicial Branch eviction page refers tenants to Pine Tree Legal Assistance's Eviction Information Sessions and its Rights of Maine Renters: Eviction guide.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in York County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in York County?

Eviction cases in York County are filed with the Maine District Court - York County (Biddeford District Court at the York Judicial Center).

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

$100.00 to enter a forcible entry and detainer action; summons $5.00.

Where can I get help with an eviction in York County?

Pine Tree Legal Assistance.

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.