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Eviction in Jasper County, Missouri

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

Quick facts: eviction in Jasper County

Eviction court
Circuit Court of Jasper County - Associate Division — Associate circuit court (division of the state circuit court) Court 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)
$947/month HUD
Renter households
18,410 (37% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Jasper County

Eviction cases in Jasper County are heard by the Circuit Court of Jasper County - Associate Division (Associate circuit court (division of the state circuit court)).

Court eviction page

The county lists Circuit Court Associate Division 417-625-4316 and Small Claims Court 417-625-4322, with Circuit Clerk's offices in Joplin and Carthage. Missouri rent-and-possession cases are heard by an associate circuit judge.

The Missouri eviction process

Missouri state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Jasper County:

  1. 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).
  2. Landlord files a rent-and-possession statement (Ch. 535) or an unlawful detainer complaint (Ch. 534) with an associate circuit judge in the county
  3. 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.
  4. Hearing. In a rent case, the tenant may stop it by tendering all overdue rent and costs (535.160).
  5. 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.
  6. 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 Jasper County

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

Studio$760
1 bedroom$765
2 bedrooms$947
3 bedrooms$1,237
4 bedrooms$1,285

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Jasper County: $973/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Jasper County?
Eviction cases in Jasper County are filed with the Circuit Court of Jasper County - Associate Division.
What is the fair market rent in Jasper County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $947 per month (1-bedroom: $765).

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.