Eviction in Washington County (Hagerstown), Maryland

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

Quick facts: eviction in Washington County (Hagerstown)

Eviction court: District Court of Maryland - Washington County (Hagerstown) — District Court Court page
Filing fee: Failure to Pay Rent (summary ejectment): $50 filing + $5 for each tenant of record. Tenant Holding Over: $56. Breach of Lease: $56. Wrongful Entry & Detainer: $56. Warrant of Restitution: no filing-fee amount shown for counties outside Baltimore City. District Court of Maryland Cost Schedule, DCA-109 (Rev. 03/2026)
Notice before filing (state law): Before filing a failure-to-pay-rent case, the landlord must give the tenant written notice of intent to file (Maryland Judiciary form DC-CV-115) giving the tenant 10 days to pay. Notice may be sent by first-class mail with certificate of mailing, affixed to the door, or (if the tenant elected it) by email, text, or tenant portal with proof of transmission. The complaint must state the date notice was given. Maryland rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,261/month HUD
Renter households: 19,882 (33% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Washington County (Hagerstown)

Eviction cases in Washington County (Hagerstown) are heard by the District Court of Maryland - Washington County (Hagerstown) (District Court).

District Court of Maryland, Washington County — 36 W. Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5524 (240-420-4600; Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

The Hagerstown District Court hears landlord/tenant cases; a weekly docket PDF is posted on the court's directory page. The court's directory page also links an administrative order for stay of evictions in extreme weather conditions (dated 01/16/2025) for this district.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Washington County (Hagerstown)

Failure to Pay Rent (summary ejectment): $50 filing + $5 for each tenant of record. Tenant Holding Over: $56. Breach of Lease: $56. Wrongful Entry & Detainer: $56. Warrant of Restitution: no filing-fee amount shown for counties outside Baltimore City.

Statewide District Court schedule (official PDF). Rent escrow (not judge ordered) is $46. Ask the clerk about waiver of prepaid costs if you cannot afford them; sheriff service fees for other case types are listed separately on the schedule.

Source: District Court of Maryland Cost Schedule, DCA-109 (Rev. 03/2026)

The Maryland eviction process

Maryland state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Washington County (Hagerstown):

Notice: for unpaid rent, written 10-day notice of intent to file (form DC-CV-115) (§ 8-401(c)); for breach of lease, 30 days' written notice (14 days for clear and imminent danger) (§ 8-402.1); for holdover, written notice to quit per § 8-402(c) (60 days for month-to-month).
Landlord files a sworn complaint in District Court (failure to pay rent: form DC-CV-082) stating rent and late fees due (§ 8-401(b)).
Summons issued; sheriff/constable mails notice and serves or posts it. In failure-to-pay-rent cases the trial is set for the fifth day after filing (§ 8-401(b)(4)). A money judgment against a residential tenant requires personal service.
Trial: court may adjourn up to 1 day (longer only by consent). Tenant may pay all rent, late fees, and costs at trial to end the case (§ 8-401(e)).
Judgment for possession: in rent cases, possession must be surrendered within 4 days after trial (extendable by physician's certificate up to 15 days); if not within 7 days, landlord may petition for a warrant of restitution (form DC-CV-081) (§ 8-401(e)-(f)). The Judiciary's housing page describes the wait as 7 business days.
Landlord must order the warrant within 60 days of judgment (or end of any stay) or the judgment is stricken; warrant expires if not acted on within 60 days (§ 8-401(f)).
Landlord must give the tenant written notice at least 6 days before the scheduled eviction (local jurisdictions may set 4 to 14 days) (§ 8-407(b), (e)).

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Rent in Washington County (Hagerstown)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Hagerstown, MD HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$869
1 bedroom	$961
2 bedrooms	$1,261
3 bedrooms	$1,700
4 bedrooms	$1,901

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Washington County (Hagerstown): $1,147/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.

Eviction help in Washington County (Hagerstown)

Free legal help

Maryland Legal Aid - Midwestern Maryland Office — Serves Frederick, Carroll and Washington counties. 22 S. Market St., Suite 11, Frederick, MD 21701; (301) 694-7414; statewide intake (888) 465-2468.

Right to counsel: Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions Program (created by the General Assembly in 2021) gives eligible tenants access to lawyers in eviction and subsidy-termination cases; it began in some jurisdictions July 1, 2022 with statewide implementation targeted for October 1, 2025. For help, call 2-1-1 and say you need legal help with an eviction case. Source

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Washington County (Hagerstown)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Washington County (Hagerstown)?

Eviction cases in Washington County (Hagerstown) are filed with the District Court of Maryland - Washington County (Hagerstown).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Washington County (Hagerstown)?

Where can I get help with an eviction in Washington County (Hagerstown)?

Maryland Legal Aid - Midwestern Maryland Office.

What is the fair market rent in Washington County (Hagerstown)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,261 per month (1-bedroom: $961).

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.