Eviction in Washington County, Minnesota
Where eviction cases are filed in Washington County, 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
- Eviction court
- Washington County District Court - Court Administration — District Court (eviction / unlawful detainer actions) Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Before filing an eviction for nonpayment of rent (residential), the landlord must deliver a written notice giving the tenant 14 days to pay. The notice must state the total due, an itemized accounting (rent, late fees, other charges), who is authorized to receive payment and where, and required statements about legal help and rental assistance. Delivery is personal or by first-class mail to the rental address. Minnesota rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,709/month HUD
- Renter households
- 19,752 (19% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Washington County
Eviction cases in Washington County are heard by the Washington County District Court - Court Administration (District Court (eviction / unlawful detainer actions)).
- Washington County Court Administration — 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082 (651-413-8131) · website
Court Administration issues the eviction Summons and Complaint and, after the hearing, the Writ of Recovery of Premises. The Sheriff's Civil Unit (Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd Street North, Stillwater; 651-430-7675; Mon-Fri 8-4:30) must receive papers for service at least 14 days before the court date.
How eviction cases work locally
| Sheriff service deadline | The Sheriff's Civil Unit will not accept eviction papers with less than 14 days before the court date. Source: Official source |
|---|---|
| Writ execution | After the Writ of Recovery is served or posted, tenants have 24 hours to vacate; only the Sheriff can remove tenants, and the landlord must give the deputy a copy of the inventory of items left in the home. Source: Official source |
The Minnesota eviction process
Minnesota state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Washington County:
- Notice: for nonpayment of rent, a 14-day written pre-filing notice (§ 504B.321, subd. 1a); for holdover after a periodic tenancy ends, a proper written notice to quit; for non-financial lease breach, generally no notice unless the lease requires one
- File a complaint in district court, attaching the lease, any notices, and an itemized accounting in nonpayment cases (§ 504B.321)
- Serve the summons and complaint at least 7 days before the hearing by someone other than the landlord. Mail-and-post service is allowed only after at least 2 personal service attempts on different days, one between 6 and 10 p.m. Electronic notice of the hearing is also required if the parties normally communicate electronically (§ 504B.332)
- Initial hearing 7 to 14 days after the summons is issued (5 to 7 days for expedited cases involving illegal activity, serious endangerment, or, from Aug. 1, 2026, assault on the landlord or staff); if the case doesn't settle, trial is scheduled and either party may request a jury
- Judgment: if the landlord wins, the court immediately issues a writ of recovery of premises and order to vacate. The court must stay the writ for a reasonable period of up to 7 days, except in illegal-activity cases (§ 504B.171), cases where the tenant seriously endangers others' safety or intentionally and seriously damages property, or after a default judgment (§ 504B.345, subd. 1(d))
- In nonpayment cases, the tenant may 'pay and stay' any time before the landlord gets possession by paying rent owed, interest, court costs, and attorney fees (capped at $5) (§ 504B.291)
- A law enforcement officer serves the writ; the tenant has 24 hours to leave, after which the officer may remove the tenant. The landlord must inventory and store left-behind property for 28 days (§ 504B.365)
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Rent in Washington County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,242 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,405 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,709 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,262 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,531 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Washington County: $1,710/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
Free legal help
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) — Serves 33 southern Minnesota counties including Washington; call 1-877-696-6529 or apply online. St. Paul Central Office: 445 Minnesota Street, Ste. 1800, St. Paul; (651) 222-5863.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Washington County
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Related
- Minnesota landlord-tenant law
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- Minnesota eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Minnesota (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.