Eviction in Cass County (Fargo), North Dakota

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

Where eviction cases are filed in Cass County (Fargo)

Eviction cases in Cass County (Fargo) are heard by the Cass County District Court (East Central Judicial District) (State district court).

• Cass County Courthouse - Clerk of District Court (second floor) — 211 9th St. S., Fargo, ND 58103 (mail: P.O. Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108); (701) 451-6900; Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Evictions are heard in state district court. When filing, the Clerk of District Court assigns a case number and the hearing date. Only a licensed North Dakota lawyer may represent a business entity (corporation, LLC) in an eviction. Self-help eviction forms and instructions are available from the North Dakota Legal Self Help Center; tenants see https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/eviction-for-tenants.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Cass County (Fargo)

$160 filing fee for an eviction; $100 to file an answer (non-small-claims case)

Statewide fee. Sheriff service fees are separate. A written request to waive the filing fee may be made (https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/fee-waiver).

Source: North Dakota Court Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025; N.D.C.C. 27-05.2-03) and ND Legal Self Help Center eviction instructions

The North Dakota eviction process

North Dakota state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Cass County (Fargo):

1. 3-day written notice of intention to evict (nonpayment more than 3 days late, holdover, or material lease violation) (§ 47-32-02)
2. File eviction summons and complaint; hearing set 3 to 15 days after the summons is issued (§ 47-32-02)
3. Service: personal service in the county at least 3 days before the hearing; other service at least 7 days before; posting on the door allowed after a failed evening (6-10 p.m.) attempt plus affidavit and mailing
4. Hearing; no counterclaims except setoff against rent/damages claimed (§ 47-32-04); judgment for immediate restitution
5. Court may stay execution up to 5 days for substantial hardship (not where eviction is based on disturbing the peace) (§ 47-32-04)
6. Writ of execution issued after the eviction order; removal by sheriff

Full North Dakota eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Cass County (Fargo)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Fargo, ND-MN MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Cass County (Fargo): $958/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

FMR values are metro-wide. The local housing agency has opted to use ZIP-code Small Area FMRs for Housing Choice Vouchers; HUD's page for this area also lists them by ZIP code.

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Cass County (Fargo)

Free legal help

• Legal Services of North Dakota — Free civil legal help, including housing, for eligible residents. Under age 60: 1-800-634-5263; age 60+: 1-866-621-9886.

Related

• North Dakota landlord-tenant law
• How long an eviction takes in North Dakota
• North Dakota eviction notice periods
• Notice deadline calculator
• How to evict a tenant in North Dakota (landlords)

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.