Eviction in Summit County (Akron), Ohio
Where eviction cases are filed in Summit County (Akron), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Summit County (Akron)
- Eviction court
- Akron Municipal Court (plus other municipal courts in the county, e.g. Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, for their territories) — Municipal court Court page
- Filing fee
- $193 eviction filing with certified mail, bailiff service and regular mail (1 defendant); $203 (2 defendants); +$30 each additional defendant; writ of restitution $40 Akron Municipal Court - Civil Costs
- 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)
- $1,268/month HUD
- Renter households
- 75,130 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Summit County (Akron)
Eviction cases in Summit County (Akron) are heard by the Akron Municipal Court (plus other municipal courts in the county, e.g. Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, for their territories) (Municipal court).
- Akron Municipal Court — 172 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44308 · website
Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center
Akron Municipal Court serves Akron, Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield and Springfield townships, Lakemore, Richfield village and part of Mogadore. Eviction hearings: Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri mornings in Room 105; second-cause (money) hearings Mon-Thu afternoons, Room 105.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Summit County (Akron)
$193 eviction filing with certified mail, bailiff service and regular mail (1 defendant); $203 (2 defendants); +$30 each additional defendant; writ of restitution $40
Indigent filers may ask the clerk about filing an affidavit of indigency instead of paying the deposit; confirm with the clerk.
Source: Akron Municipal Court - Civil Costs
How eviction cases work locally
| Hearing schedule | Eviction hearings Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, Room 105; second-cause hearings Monday-Thursday afternoons. 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 Summit County (Akron):
- 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 Summit County (Akron)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Akron, OH MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $904 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $985 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,268 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,547 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,681 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Summit County (Akron): $1,026/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
HUD designates this area for Small Area FMRs (ZIP-code level) for Housing Choice Vouchers; figures shown are the metro-wide FY2026 FMRs.
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) live on city pages.
Eviction help in Summit County (Akron)
Free legal help
- Community Legal Aid — Legal advice and representation for qualifying clients (listed by Akron Municipal Court).
Rental assistance
- United Way 2-1-1 Summit — Referral to emergency rent assistance (listed by Akron Municipal Court)
- Summit County Veterans Service Commission — Emergency rental assistance for eligible veterans and families (listed by the court)
Other Ohio counties
- Eviction in Franklin County (Columbus)
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- Eviction in Lucas County (Toledo)
- 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.