Eviction in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi), Mississippi

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

Quick facts: eviction in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)

Eviction court: Harrison County Justice Court — Justice court (Mississippi) Court page
Notice before filing (state law): 3 days. The landlord may give written notice (or email/text, if the tenant agreed in writing to be notified that way) that the rental agreement will end if the rent is not paid within three days. Mississippi rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,140/month HUD
Renter households: 31,532 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)

Eviction cases in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi) are heard by the Harrison County Justice Court (Justice court (Mississippi)).

Harrison County Justice Court - Judicial District 1 — 1709 24th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (mail: P.O. Box 1754, Gulfport, MS 39502); civil clerk (228) 863-2374 · website
Harrison County Justice Court - Judicial District 2 — 190 Lameuse Street, Biloxi, MS 39530 · website

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Harrison County Justice Court hears civil suits, including most residential evictions, and has five elected Justice Court judges (Districts 1-5). Courthouses are in Gulfport (Judicial District 1) and Biloxi (Judicial District 2). Confirm the filing location, fees and hearing schedule with a Justice Court civil clerk before filing.

The Mississippi eviction process

Mississippi state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi):

Notice: a 3-day pay-or-terminate notice for nonpayment (§ 89-8-13(5)); a 14-day breach notice (§ 89-8-13(3)); a 30-day or 7-day termination notice for periodic tenancies (§ 89-8-19); or a 3-day holdover notice after a lease expires (§ 89-8-17(2)).
File a sworn affidavit or complaint stating the facts, the unit address, and any rent or fees owed, with a copy of the breach or termination notice attached (§ 89-8-33).
A summons is served under the Mississippi Rules of Court. It orders the tenant to vacate or appear and show cause on a named hearing date, and it must include the statutory tenant-rights notice (§ 89-8-35).
Hearing: a default judgment is entered if the tenant fails to appear. Judgment is also entered for the landlord if the tenant presents no valid defense or counterclaim. Judgments are signed and executed the same business day (§ 89-8-37).
Judgment of possession: the judge orders the tenant out within 7 days of the judgment, unless emergency or compelling circumstances justify a shorter or longer period. In nonpayment-only cases, a tenant who pays all sums awarded by the move-out date keeps the tenancy (§ 89-8-39(1), (4)).
After the move-out date, the landlord requests a warrant for removal, which is issued to the sheriff or a constable. Law enforcement must physically remove the occupants; posting the warrant is not enough (§ 89-8-39(2), as amended 2025).
The tenant gets reasonable access for 72 hours after removal to retrieve property. After that, the landlord may move the remaining property to the curb or another designated spot (§ 89-8-39(3)).

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Rent in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$786
1 bedroom	$923
2 bedrooms	$1,140
3 bedrooms	$1,471
4 bedrooms	$1,612

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi): $1,115/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)

Free legal help

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Gulfport office — Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents of 43 central and southern Mississippi counties, including Harrison. 520 East Pass Road, Suite J, Gulfport, MS 39507; (228) 896-9148; intake (800) 773-1737.

Other Mississippi counties

Eviction in Hinds County (Jackson)

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)?

Eviction cases in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi) are filed with the Harrison County Justice Court.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)?

Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Gulfport office.

What is the fair market rent in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,140 per month (1-bedroom: $923).

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.