Eviction in Clark County, Ohio
Where eviction cases are filed in Clark County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Clark County
- Eviction court
- Clark County Municipal Court — Municipal court (forcible entry and detainer) Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 3-day written notice to leave the premises before filing an eviction (forcible entry and detainer) action. The residential notice must conspicuously state: "You are being asked to leave the premises. If you do not leave, an eviction action may be initiated against you. If you are in doubt regarding your legal rights and obligations as a tenant, it is recommended that you seek legal assistance." Ohio rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,106/month HUD
- Renter households
- 17,131 (31% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Clark County
Eviction cases in Clark County are heard by the Clark County Municipal Court (Municipal court (forcible entry and detainer)).
Clark County's court system page lists the Clark County Municipal Court, which hears evictions.
The Ohio eviction process
Ohio state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Clark County:
- Serve 3-day notice to leave the premises (§ 1923.04), after any required 30-day lease-violation or termination notice
- File forcible entry and detainer complaint in municipal or county court (§ 1923.01)
- Clerk serves summons by ordinary mail plus personal service/posting or certified mail at least 7 days before trial (§ 1923.06)
- Hearing no sooner than the 7th day after service is complete; judgment for restitution of premises
- Writ of execution issued; officer must execute within 10 days of receiving it (§ 1923.14)
- Removal by sheriff, police officer, constable or bailiff
Full Ohio eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Clark County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Springfield, OH MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $763 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $843 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,106 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,355 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,572 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Clark County: $872/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 Clark County
Free legal help
- Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) - Springfield office — 20 S. Limestone St., Ste. 220, Springfield, OH 45502; intake (877) 894-4599.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Clark County
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Related
- Ohio landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Ohio
- Ohio eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Ohio (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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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.