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Eviction in Wicomico County, Maryland

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

Quick facts: eviction in Wicomico County

Eviction court
District Court of Maryland for Wicomico County — District court (landlord-tenant / rent court)
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)
$1,378/month HUD
Renter households
15,267 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Wicomico County

Eviction cases in Wicomico County are heard by the District Court of Maryland for Wicomico County (District court (landlord-tenant / rent court)).

Landlord-tenant cases are heard by the District Court of Maryland.

The Maryland eviction process

Maryland state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Wicomico County:

  1. 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).
  2. 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)).
  3. 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.
  4. 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)).
  5. 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.
  6. 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)).
  7. 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 Wicomico County

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

Studio$1,054
1 bedroom$1,061
2 bedrooms$1,378
3 bedrooms$1,818
4 bedrooms$1,825

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Wicomico County: $1,327/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 Wicomico County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Wicomico County?
Eviction cases in Wicomico County are filed with the District Court of Maryland for Wicomico County.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Wicomico County?
Maryland Legal Aid - Lower Eastern Shore Office.
What is the fair market rent in Wicomico County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,378 per month (1-bedroom: $1,061).

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.