Eviction in Lucas County (Toledo), Ohio
Where eviction cases are filed in Lucas County (Toledo), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Lucas County (Toledo)
- Eviction court
- Toledo Municipal Court - Housing Division (Toledo Housing Court); other municipal courts (e.g. Sylvania, Maumee, Oregon) for their territories — Municipal court (housing division) Court page
- Filing fee
- $132.50 first cause only (eviction), one defendant; $147.50 first and second cause (eviction + money), one defendant; +$22.50 service each additional defendant; writ of restitution $50 Clerk of Toledo Municipal Court - Civil Fees (CVG Landlord-Tenant)
- 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)
- $1,076/month HUD
- Renter households
- 69,694 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Lucas County (Toledo)
Eviction cases in Lucas County (Toledo) are heard by the Toledo Municipal Court - Housing Division (Toledo Housing Court); other municipal courts (e.g. Sylvania, Maumee, Oregon) for their territories (Municipal court (housing division)).
- Toledo Municipal Court / Toledo Housing Court · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
F.E.D. hearings are heard by a Housing Court magistrate; if a second cause (money) is filed, the magistrate sets an answer date and, on default, an Assessment of Damages hearing.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Lucas County (Toledo)
$132.50 first cause only (eviction), one defendant; $147.50 first and second cause (eviction + money), one defendant; +$22.50 service each additional defendant; writ of restitution $50
Indigent filers may ask the clerk about filing an affidavit of indigency instead of paying the deposit; confirm with the clerk.
Source: Clerk of Toledo Municipal Court - Civil Fees (CVG Landlord-Tenant)
How eviction cases work locally
| Sealing an eviction | The clerk provides information on sealing an eviction record. Source: Official source |
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The Ohio eviction process
Ohio state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Lucas County (Toledo):
- 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 Lucas County (Toledo)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Toledo, OH MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $769 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,076 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,454 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Lucas County (Toledo): $934/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) live on city pages.
Eviction help in Lucas County (Toledo)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) — Linked from the Toledo clerk's eviction page; also UT College of Law Legal Clinic (419) 530-4236 and Toledo Bar modest-means program.
Other Ohio counties
- Eviction in Franklin County (Columbus)
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- Eviction in Montgomery County (Dayton)
- Eviction in Summit County (Akron)
- Eviction in Stark County (Canton, Massillon, Alliance)
- Eviction in Butler County (Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield)
- Eviction in Lorain County (Elyria, Lorain)
- Eviction in Mahoning County (Youngstown)
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.