Eviction in Jackson County, Mississippi
Where eviction cases are filed in Jackson County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Jackson County
- Eviction court
- Jackson County Justice Court — Justice court (Mississippi) Court page
- Filing fee
- Civil filing (effective 7/1/2022): $85 one defendant; $100 two defendants at the same address; $145 two defendants at different addresses. Warrant of removal: $71 one defendant; $81 two defendants at the same address. Jackson County Justice Court - New Civil Filing Fees Effective 7/1/2022
- 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)
- $1,067/month HUD
- Renter households
- 15,758 (27% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Jackson County
Eviction cases in Jackson County are heard by the Jackson County Justice Court (Justice court (Mississippi)).
- Justice Court Main Facility — 1720 Telephone Road, Pascagoula, MS 39567 (adjacent to the ADC); civil 228-769-3086 / 228-769-3087 / 228-769-3417 · website
- Justice Court West Office — 6904 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-2133; civil 228-875-4153 · website
Justice Court hears civil actions under $3,500. Civil cases are heard Tuesdays at the Main Facility (Pascagoula) and Wednesdays at the West Facility (Ocean Springs). As of 10/21/2024 the Pascagoula offices moved from Jefferson Street to 1720 Telephone Road. Court forms must be completed before appearing.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Jackson County
Civil filing (effective 7/1/2022): $85 one defendant; $100 two defendants at the same address; $145 two defendants at different addresses. Warrant of removal: $71 one defendant; $81 two defendants at the same address.
No personal checks; cash, money order or company checks only. Out-of-state certified mail service: $30 one defendant, $35 two defendants.
Source: Jackson County Justice Court - New Civil Filing Fees Effective 7/1/2022
The Mississippi eviction process
Mississippi state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Jackson County:
- 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)).
Full Mississippi eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Jackson County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Pascagoula, MS HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $929 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $951 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,067 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,448 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,762 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Jackson County: $1,101/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 Jackson County
Free legal help
- Mississippi Center for Legal Services — Lists Jackson among the 43 Mississippi counties it serves. Telephone Intake Unit at the Jackson and State Initiatives Office: (601) 948-6752 or (800) 959-6752.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Jackson County
Other Mississippi counties
- Eviction in Hinds County (Jackson)
- Eviction in Harrison County (Gulfport, Biloxi)
- Eviction in DeSoto County
Related
- Mississippi landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Mississippi
- Mississippi eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Mississippi (landlords)
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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.