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Eviction in Iredell County, North Carolina

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

Quick facts: eviction in Iredell County

Eviction court
Iredell County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate) — Small claims court (magistrate), filed through the Clerk of Superior Court Court page
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)
$1,340/month HUD
Renter households
21,488 (28% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Iredell County

Eviction cases in Iredell County are heard by the Iredell County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate) (Small claims court (magistrate), filed through the Clerk of Superior Court).

Court eviction page

A landlord obtains a Magistrate Summons / Complaint for Summary Ejectment from the Clerk of Court, which sets the court date within seven days of issuance; the summons is then taken to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office for service. Clerk of Superior Court: 704-832-6600, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The clerk's office cannot prepare or help prepare legal documents.

How eviction cases work locally

Removal by sheriffThe Iredell County Sheriff's Office needs a Writ of Possession for Real Property before it can remove a tenant. Sheriff: Statesville 704-878-3180, Mooresville 704-664-7500, icsoinfo@iredellcountync.gov.
Source: Official source

The North Carolina eviction process

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

  1. Notice (if required): 10-day demand for rent if the lease lacks a forfeiture clause (§ 42-3); notice to quit for holdovers (§ 42-14)
  2. Landlord files a Complaint in Summary Ejectment with the clerk of superior court
  3. 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)
  4. Hearing before a magistrate; judgment for possession (§ 42-30)
  5. 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)
  6. 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 Iredell County

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

Studio$1,167
1 bedroom$1,222
2 bedrooms$1,340
3 bedrooms$1,809
4 bedrooms$2,248

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Iredell County: $1,252/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; summary ejectment follows N.C. Gen. Stat. ch. 42.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Iredell County?
Eviction cases in Iredell County are filed with the Iredell County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Iredell County?
Legal Aid of North Carolina - Winston-Salem office.
What is the fair market rent in Iredell County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,340 per month (1-bedroom: $1,222).

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.