Eviction in Wood County, Ohio

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

Quick facts: eviction in Wood County

Eviction court: Bowling Green Municipal Court and Perrysburg Municipal Court — Municipal court Court page
Filing fee: Bowling Green Municipal Court: $135 eviction only (first cause), $145 with second cause (each covers up to two defendants; $10 each additional defendant); writ of restitution $75. Perrysburg Municipal Court: $105 eviction only, $115 eviction plus back rent/damages; $15 each additional defendant; writ of restitution $15. Bowling Green Municipal Court - Filing Fees; Perrysburg Municipal Court - Civil Division
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: 19,318 (36% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Wood County

Eviction cases in Wood County are heard by the Bowling Green Municipal Court and Perrysburg Municipal Court (Municipal court).

Bowling Green Municipal Court — 711 South Dunbridge Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402 · website
Perrysburg Municipal Court — 300 Walnut Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551; 419-872-7900; Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Tue to 6:00 p.m.; Fri to 12:00 p.m.) · website

Court eviction page · Search court records

The Supreme Court of Ohio lists two municipal courts in Wood County. Perrysburg Municipal Court covers the cities of Perrysburg, Rossford and Northwood; Perrysburg, Lake and Troy townships; and the villages of Luckey, Millbury and Walbridge. Its eviction trials are set for the first available Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., at least 21 days after filing. Bowling Green Municipal Court holds eviction hearings Thursday afternoons starting at 1:30 p.m. (possession only; tenants have 28 days to answer the money claim); a deputy bailiff attempts personal service first, then certified mail. Bowling Green case search: https://govrec.com/home/bowlinggreencioh.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Wood County

Bowling Green Municipal Court: $135 eviction only (first cause), $145 with second cause (each covers up to two defendants; $10 each additional defendant); writ of restitution $75. Perrysburg Municipal Court: $105 eviction only, $115 eviction plus back rent/damages; $15 each additional defendant; writ of restitution $15.

Perrysburg fees from http://www.perrysburgcourt.com/civil.php. Neither page shows an effective date. File in the municipal court whose territory includes the rental property.

Source: Bowling Green Municipal Court - Filing Fees; Perrysburg Municipal Court - Civil Division

How eviction cases work locally

Set-out (Bowling Green)	After a writ of restitution issues, the court's deputy bailiff removes the tenant's belongings with the landlord's help; the landlord and court are not responsible for theft or damage to belongings. Source: Official source
Damages hearing (Perrysburg)	On a two-cause complaint, damages are heard only after eviction is granted and must be requested, no sooner than 28 days after service; missing the first-cause hearing without a written first-cause-only dismissal dismisses the whole case. Source: Official source
Rent escrow (Bowling Green)	Bowling Green Municipal Court has a Rent Escrow page in its Civil Division section. Source: Official source

The Ohio eviction process

Ohio state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Wood 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 Wood County

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 Wood County: $972/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Wood County

Free legal help

Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) — Wood County is in LAWO's service area; toll-free intake for counties outside Lucas: (888) 534-1432. Apply online: http://www.legalaidline.com/

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Wood County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Wood County?

Eviction cases in Wood County are filed with the Bowling Green Municipal Court and Perrysburg Municipal Court.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Wood County?

Where can I get help with an eviction in Wood County?

Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO).

What is the fair market rent in Wood County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,076 per month (1-bedroom: $820).

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.