Eviction in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

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

Quick facts: eviction in Grand Forks County

Eviction court: Grand Forks County District Court (Northeast Central Judicial District) — State district court Court page
Notice before filing (state law): Rent must be more than 3 days past due; then the landlord must serve a 3-day written notice of intention to evict before filing. North Dakota rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,089/month HUD
Renter households: 15,090 (48% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Grand Forks County

Eviction cases in Grand Forks County are heard by the Grand Forks County District Court (Northeast Central Judicial District) (State district court).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Eviction actions are heard in North Dakota state district court. The North Dakota Legal Self Help Center has eviction pages for landlords and tenants; forms there are not official court forms. A business, corporation or LLC landlord must be represented by a North Dakota lawyer.

The North Dakota eviction process

North Dakota state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Grand Forks County:

3-day written notice of intention to evict (nonpayment more than 3 days late, holdover, or material lease violation) (§ 47-32-02)
File eviction summons and complaint; hearing set 3 to 15 days after the summons is issued (§ 47-32-02)
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
Hearing; no counterclaims except setoff against rent/damages claimed (§ 47-32-04); judgment for immediate restitution
Court may stay execution up to 5 days for substantial hardship (not where eviction is based on disturbing the peace) (§ 47-32-04)
Writ of execution issued after the eviction order; removal by sheriff

Full North Dakota eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Grand Forks County

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

Studio	$863
1 bedroom	$868
2 bedrooms	$1,089
3 bedrooms	$1,515
4 bedrooms	$1,827

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Grand Forks County: $992/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 Grand Forks County

Free legal help

Legal Services of North Dakota — Statewide; housing is a practice area. Intake Monday-Thursday 9 am-3 pm Central: under 60, 1-800-634-5263; 60 and older, 1-866-621-9886; or apply online.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Grand Forks County

Section 8 and public housing in Grand Forks County

Grand Forks Housing Authority — Grand Forks, Grand Forks County
Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing (Nelson County), Agency-managed apartments
Phone: (701) 746-2545

All North Dakota housing authorities →

Other North Dakota counties

Eviction in Cass County (Fargo)

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Grand Forks County?

Eviction cases in Grand Forks County are filed with the Grand Forks County District Court (Northeast Central Judicial District).

Where can I get help with an eviction in Grand Forks County?

Legal Services of North Dakota.

What is the fair market rent in Grand Forks County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,089 per month (1-bedroom: $868).

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.