Eviction in Tulsa County (Tulsa), Oklahoma

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

Quick facts: eviction in Tulsa County (Tulsa)

Eviction court: Tulsa County District Court (14th Judicial District) - Small Claims Department — State district court, small claims docket Court page
Filing fee: Small claims forcible entry and detainer: $45 base fee for claims of $5,000 or less; $85 for claims over $5,000 to $10,000; plus statutory add-on fees assessed when any civil case is opened (e.g., $7 mediation, $10 lengthy trial fund, $6 law library, $25 OCIS, $5 CASA, $1.55 judicial complaints, $0.45 interpreters, $10 records preservation, and a courthouse security fee up to $10 if adopted). Sheriff service $50 per person; small-claims mailing $10 per person. Uniform Oklahoma Fee Schedule (Administrative Office of the Courts, effective November 1, 2021 unless otherwise noted), posted by the Tulsa County Court Clerk as 'Cost To File A Case In Tulsa County District Court'
Notice before filing (state law): 5 days' written notice demanding payment. If rent is not paid within 5 days after the notice, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement. The demand counts as a demand for possession; no further notice to quit is required. Oklahoma rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,217/month HUD
Renter households: 109,868 (40% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Tulsa County (Tulsa)

Eviction cases in Tulsa County (Tulsa) are heard by the Tulsa County District Court (14th Judicial District) - Small Claims Department (State district court, small claims docket).

Tulsa County Courthouse - Court Clerk, Room 200 — 500 South Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103-3832 · website

Court eviction page

The Small Claims Department files eviction cases, executions of eviction, motions to vacate or stay an eviction order, continuances and replevin of personal property; phone 918-596-5466. Filing fees are due at filing.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Tulsa County (Tulsa)

Small claims forcible entry and detainer: $45 base fee for claims of $5,000 or less; $85 for claims over $5,000 to $10,000; plus statutory add-on fees assessed when any civil case is opened (e.g., $7 mediation, $10 lengthy trial fund, $6 law library, $25 OCIS, $5 CASA, $1.55 judicial complaints, $0.45 interpreters, $10 records preservation, and a courthouse security fee up to $10 if adopted). Sheriff service $50 per person; small-claims mailing $10 per person.

From the court clerk's official fee schedule PDF (Uniform Oklahoma Fee Schedule, eff. Nov. 1, 2021), linked from the clerk's Forms and Links page (https://courtclerk.tulsacounty.org/Home/Forms). The schedule does not state a single all-in total, and whether Tulsa County has adopted the courthouse security fee is not shown, so no total is given. Fees are due at filing.

Source: Uniform Oklahoma Fee Schedule (Administrative Office of the Courts, effective November 1, 2021 unless otherwise noted), posted by the Tulsa County Court Clerk as 'Cost To File A Case In Tulsa County District Court'

The Oklahoma eviction process

Oklahoma state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Tulsa County (Tulsa):

Notice: 5-day demand for rent (41 O.S. § 131) or 15/10-day breach notice (§ 132), or 30-day notice for month-to-month (§ 111)
File forcible entry and detainer petition in district court (12 O.S. § 1148.1)
Summons issued setting appearance date 5 to 10 days after issuance; must be served at least 3 days before trial (12 O.S. §§ 1148.4, 1148.5)
Trial / hearing; tenant may answer at or before trial (12 O.S. § 1148.6)
Judgment for possession, rent, costs and attorney fee
Writ of execution issued to the county sheriff directing removal 'forthwith'; motion for new trial within 3 days does not stay execution (12 O.S. § 1148.10)
Removal by sheriff

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Rent in Tulsa County (Tulsa)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Tulsa, OK HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$933
1 bedroom	$987
2 bedrooms	$1,217
3 bedrooms	$1,602
4 bedrooms	$1,858

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Tulsa County (Tulsa): $1,110/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

HUD designates this metro a Small Area FMR area: Housing Choice Voucher programs here use ZIP-code-level Small Area FMRs; figures shown are the metro-wide FMRs used for other programs.

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city ordinances (if any) are covered on city pages.

Eviction help in Tulsa County (Tulsa)

Free legal help

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma — Free help for eligible tenants facing eviction; intake 1-888-534-5243.

City rules in Tulsa County (Tulsa)

Tulsa landlord-tenant rules

Other Oklahoma counties

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Tulsa County (Tulsa)?

Eviction cases in Tulsa County (Tulsa) are filed with the Tulsa County District Court (14th Judicial District) - Small Claims Department.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Tulsa County (Tulsa)?

Where can I get help with an eviction in Tulsa County (Tulsa)?

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.

What is the fair market rent in Tulsa County (Tulsa)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,217 per month (1-bedroom: $987).

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.