Eviction in Kent County (Grand Rapids), Michigan
Where eviction cases are filed in Kent County (Grand Rapids), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Kent County (Grand Rapids)
- Eviction court
- 61st District Court (City of Grand Rapids); other Kent County communities are served by other district courts — District court (landlord-tenant / summary proceedings) Court page
- Filing fee
- 61st District Court (Grand Rapids): eviction for possession only $55; eviction with a money judgment $90 (claims up to $600), $110 ($600.01-$1,750), $130 ($1,750.01-$10,000) or $215 ($10,000.01-$25,000). Writ of eviction $15; civil motion fee $20. Service fees are extra. 61st District Court Fee Schedule - Civil Filing Fees
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 7 days: written demand for possession (or written notice to quit) for nonpayment of rent before filing Michigan rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,531/month HUD
- Renter households
- 76,166 (30% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Kent County (Grand Rapids)
Eviction cases in Kent County (Grand Rapids) are heard by the 61st District Court (City of Grand Rapids); other Kent County communities are served by other district courts (District court (landlord-tenant / summary proceedings)).
- 61st District Court — 180 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center
61st District Court hears landlord/tenant cases arising within the City of Grand Rapids (phone 616-632-5700). Properties elsewhere in Kent County go to the district court for that area.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Kent County (Grand Rapids)
61st District Court (Grand Rapids): eviction for possession only $55; eviction with a money judgment $90 (claims up to $600), $110 ($600.01-$1,750), $130 ($1,750.01-$10,000) or $215 ($10,000.01-$25,000). Writ of eviction $15; civil motion fee $20. Service fees are extra.
The 61st District Court hears cases from the City of Grand Rapids; other Kent County district courts set fees under the same state statute. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver.
Source: 61st District Court Fee Schedule - Civil Filing Fees
The Michigan eviction process
Michigan state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Kent County (Grand Rapids):
- Written notice: demand for possession (7 days nonpayment, health hazard/damage; 24 hours drug activity) or notice to quit (e.g., one rental period / 1 month for month-to-month)
- Landlord files a complaint in district court, attaching the notice and written lease (MCR 4.201(B))
- Summons and complaint served (mailed AND served personally, by certified restricted mail, on a household member, or by posting after diligent attempts) at least 3 days before the trial/appearance date
- First hearing (often a pretrial): tenant answers orally or in writing, raises defenses/counterclaims, may demand a jury; if triable issues exist trial is usually set within about 7-14 days; possible 14-28 day stay for pending rental assistance; tenant who fails to appear may be defaulted
- Judgment for possession (and any money judgment); in nonpayment cases, paying the judgment amount plus costs within the time allowed prevents the order of eviction
- Order of Eviction (writ of restitution) may not issue until 10 days after judgment, except immediate issuance in listed cases (e.g., forcible entry, trespass, serious continuing health hazard, drug-activity cases); landlord must request it within 56 days of judgment
- Removal of the tenant and belongings by a court officer, bailiff, or sheriff/deputy executing the order
Full Michigan eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Kent County (Grand Rapids)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,232 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,278 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,531 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,980 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,189 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Kent County (Grand Rapids): $1,243/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) live on city pages.
Eviction help in Kent County (Grand Rapids)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid of Western Michigan — Regional civil legal aid; check eligibility.
- Michigan Legal Help — Statewide self-help tools.
Other Michigan counties
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Related
- Michigan landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Michigan
- Michigan eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Michigan (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.