Eviction in Greene County (Springfield), Missouri

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

Quick facts: eviction in Greene County (Springfield)

Eviction court: Circuit Court of Greene County (31st Judicial Circuit) - Associate Circuit landlord/tenant cases — Associate circuit court (division of the state circuit court) Court page
Filing fee: $48.50 landlord/tenant filing fee + sheriff service fee of $70 per defendant for personal service ($71 for posting), paid separately to the Greene County Sheriff's Office Greene County Circuit Clerk - Fees; Tenants/Landlords page
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): $1,095/month HUD
Renter households: 55,680 (42% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Greene County (Springfield)

Eviction cases in Greene County (Springfield) are heard by the Circuit Court of Greene County (31st Judicial Circuit) - Associate Circuit landlord/tenant cases (Associate circuit court (division of the state circuit court)).

Greene County Circuit Clerk — 1010 N Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 (417-868-4074; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center

Nonpayment evictions start with a Petition of Landlord for Recovery of Rent and/or Possession; the clerk sets a court date on filing (the clerk's page says within 21 business days). If the summons is served only by posting and the tenant does not appear, the court can award possession but not a money judgment. If a tenant does not leave after a judgment for possession, the landlord files an execution and the Sheriff's Office enforces it.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Greene County (Springfield)

$48.50 landlord/tenant filing fee + sheriff service fee of $70 per defendant for personal service ($71 for posting), paid separately to the Greene County Sheriff's Office

Since 08/28/2025 (RSMo 57.280 and 488.435, HB 147) sheriff service fees are paid directly to the Sheriff's Office by separate money order or check. Trial de novo $45; notice of appeal $70. Ask the clerk about filing as a poor person if you cannot afford costs.

Source: Greene County Circuit Clerk - Fees; Tenants/Landlords page

How eviction cases work locally

Hearing scheduling	A court date is assigned when the petition is filed (the clerk states within 21 business days). Source: Official source
Execution of judgment	If the tenant does not vacate after judgment, the landlord files an Execution in Landlord's Action (service fee required) and the Sheriff's Department stands by while the eviction is carried out. Source: Official source

The Missouri eviction process

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

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).

Full Missouri eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Greene County (Springfield)

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

Studio	$877
1 bedroom	$883
2 bedrooms	$1,095
3 bedrooms	$1,498
4 bedrooms	$1,701

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Greene County (Springfield): $989/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 Greene County (Springfield)

Free legal help

Legal Services of Southern Missouri — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents of 43 southern Missouri counties; headquarters at 3130 South Delaware, Springfield (417-881-1397; toll-free 800-444-4863).

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Greene County (Springfield)?

Eviction cases in Greene County (Springfield) are filed with the Circuit Court of Greene County (31st Judicial Circuit) - Associate Circuit landlord/tenant cases.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Greene County (Springfield)?

$48.50 landlord/tenant filing fee + sheriff service fee of $70 per defendant for personal service ($71 for posting), paid separately to the Greene County Sheriff's Office.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Greene County (Springfield)?

Legal Services of Southern Missouri.

What is the fair market rent in Greene County (Springfield)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,095 per month (1-bedroom: $883).

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.