Eviction in Boone County (Columbia), Missouri

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

Quick facts: eviction in Boone County (Columbia)

Eviction court: Circuit Court of Boone County (13th Judicial Circuit) - Associate Circuit civil — Associate circuit court (division of the state circuit court) Court page
Filing fee: $33.50 Associate Civil filing fee (clerk $15 + court automation $7 + Juvenile Justice Preservation Fund $3.50 + Basic Legal Service Fund $8) plus $60 Boone County Sheriff service fee for a rent-and-possession or unlawful detainer case (paid separately to the Sheriff; additional defendants extra); $60 Sheriff fee for execution/eviction 13th Judicial Circuit of Missouri, Fees
Notice before filing (state law): No fixed pay-or-quit notice period. Landlord must demand the rent; if it is unpaid, landlord may file a rent-and-possession statement. The one-month termination notice of 441.060 is not required before filing. Missouri rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,160/month HUD
Renter households: 32,384 (42% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Boone County (Columbia)

Eviction cases in Boone County (Columbia) are heard by the Circuit Court of Boone County (13th Judicial Circuit) - Associate Circuit civil (Associate circuit court (division of the state circuit court)).

Boone County Courthouse — 705 E. Walnut St., Columbia, MO 65201 · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records

Rent-and-possession and unlawful detainer cases are Associate Civil cases handled by the Boone County Circuit Clerk's Civil team (13th Judicial Circuit, which serves Boone and Callaway counties). The Civil team offers limited forms, mainly for rent-and-possession cases. The circuit posts daily courtroom schedules on its website.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Boone County (Columbia)

$33.50 Associate Civil filing fee (clerk $15 + court automation $7 + Juvenile Justice Preservation Fund $3.50 + Basic Legal Service Fund $8) plus $60 Boone County Sheriff service fee for a rent-and-possession or unlawful detainer case (paid separately to the Sheriff; additional defendants extra); $60 Sheriff fee for execution/eviction

The Sheriff's fee must be paid by a separate business check, cashier's check or money order made out to the Boone County Sheriff's Office. Ask the clerk about filing as a poor person if you cannot afford the costs.

Source: 13th Judicial Circuit of Missouri, Fees

How eviction cases work locally

Sheriff service fee	Boone County Sheriff's Office: $60 for a rent-and-possession summons or any summons, writ or other court order in an eviction, unlawful detainer or unlawful occupancy (RSMo 534.602) case. Payment by cash, card, cashier's check, money order or business check (no personal checks) to the Civil Process Division, 2121 County Drive, Columbia, MO 65202. Source: Official source

The Missouri eviction process

Missouri state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Boone County (Columbia):

Nonpayment: landlord demands rent (no fixed notice period). Lease breach, waste, or unauthorized sublet: 10-day notice to vacate (441.040). Holdover/month-to-month: one-month written termination notice (441.060).
Landlord files a rent-and-possession statement (Ch. 535) or an unlawful detainer complaint (Ch. 534) with an associate circuit judge in the county
Summons served at least 4 days before the court date, or by posting plus mailing at least 10 days before it. The court date is within 21 business days of issuance.
Hearing. In a rent case, the tenant may stop it by tendering all overdue rent and costs (535.160).
Judgment for possession, rent, and costs. Tenant has 10 days to move to set aside or apply for a trial de novo before the judgment becomes final.
Execution issues. The officer (sheriff) delivers possession to the landlord within 5 days of receiving the execution (535.040).

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Rent in Boone County (Columbia)

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

Studio	$800
1 bedroom	$1,011
2 bedrooms	$1,160
3 bedrooms	$1,573
4 bedrooms	$1,861

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Boone County (Columbia): $1,088/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) are covered on city pages.

Eviction help in Boone County (Columbia)

Free legal help

Mid-Missouri Legal Services — Free civil legal help for low-income residents of central Missouri; Boone County is in its service area. Columbia main office, 117 North Garth Avenue (573-442-0116).

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Boone County (Columbia)?

Eviction cases in Boone County (Columbia) are filed with the Circuit Court of Boone County (13th Judicial Circuit) - Associate Circuit civil.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Boone County (Columbia)?

Where can I get help with an eviction in Boone County (Columbia)?

Mid-Missouri Legal Services.

What is the fair market rent in Boone County (Columbia)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,160 per month (1-bedroom: $1,011).

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.