Eviction in Alamance County, North Carolina

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

Quick facts: eviction in Alamance County

Eviction court: Alamance County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate), filed with the Clerk of Superior Court — North Carolina District Court, small claims (summary ejectment)
Notice before filing (state law): If the lease has no forfeiture (re-entry) clause for nonpayment, the landlord must make a demand for all past-due rent and wait 10 days before the term is forfeited. If the lease has such a clause, the statute requires no pre-filing notice. North Carolina rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,348/month HUD
Renter households: 24,519 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Alamance County

Eviction cases in Alamance County are heard by the Alamance County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate), filed with the Clerk of Superior Court (North Carolina District Court, small claims (summary ejectment)).

North Carolina evictions (summary ejectment) are normally filed as small claims with the county Clerk of Superior Court and heard by a magistrate.

The North Carolina eviction process

North Carolina state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Alamance County:

Notice (if required): 10-day demand for rent if the lease lacks a forfeiture clause (§ 42-3); notice to quit for holdovers (§ 42-14)
Landlord files a Complaint in Summary Ejectment with the clerk of superior court
Clerk issues summons to appear within 7 days (excluding weekends/holidays); served by sheriff (mail plus attempted personal delivery or posting) or certified mail (§§ 42-28, 42-29)
Hearing before a magistrate; judgment for possession (§ 42-30)
10-day appeal period to District Court; landlord cannot remove the tenant until it ends; tenant can stay execution on appeal by paying undisputed rent into court (§ 42-34)
Clerk issues Writ of Possession; sheriff must execute within 5 days of receipt, gives notice of the approximate time, and the landlord padlocks the unit (§ 42-36.2)

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Rent in Alamance County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Burlington, NC MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$992
1 bedroom	$1,230
2 bedrooms	$1,348
3 bedrooms	$1,670
4 bedrooms	$1,972

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Alamance County: $1,064/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 Alamance County

Free legal help

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Free legal help to low-income North Carolinians in civil cases, including landlord-tenant matters. Apply online through the organization's site.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Alamance County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Alamance County?

Eviction cases in Alamance County are filed with the Alamance County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate), filed with the Clerk of Superior Court.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Alamance County?

Legal Aid of North Carolina.

What is the fair market rent in Alamance County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,348 per month (1-bedroom: $1,230).

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.