Eviction in Benton County (Corvallis), Oregon
Where eviction cases are filed in Benton County (Corvallis), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Benton County (Corvallis)
- Eviction court
- Benton County Circuit Court — Oregon Circuit Court (residential FED / landlord-tenant) Court page
- Filing fee
- $88 residential FED complaint (plus trial fee if a trial is held: $139 per day nonjury, $167 per day six-person jury); $88 for a tenant filing an answer and demand for trial; $18 notice of restitution; $47 writ of execution Oregon Judicial Department Circuit Court Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026), FED - Residential; ORS 105.130, ORS 21.235
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Week-to-week: at least 72 hours' written notice, served no sooner than the 5th day of the rental period. Other tenancies: either at least 10 days' notice served no sooner than the 8th day of the rental period, or at least 13 days' notice served no sooner than the 5th day. Notice must state the amount due and the deadline to pay. Oregon rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,824/month HUD
- Renter households
- 16,592 (43% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Benton County (Corvallis)
Eviction cases in Benton County (Corvallis) are heard by the Benton County Circuit Court (Oregon Circuit Court (residential FED / landlord-tenant)).
- Benton County Courthouse — 120 NW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330; 541-243-7850 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
The Benton County Circuit Court (21st Judicial District) sits in Corvallis and covers all of Benton County. Courthouse hours 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The court's Civil Unit says residential eviction actions are for possession only; money claims need a separate small claims action. Landlord/tenant forms can be bought for $4 in Room 101.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Benton County (Corvallis)
$88 residential FED complaint (plus trial fee if a trial is held: $139 per day nonjury, $167 per day six-person jury); $88 for a tenant filing an answer and demand for trial; $18 notice of restitution; $47 writ of execution
Statewide circuit court fee schedule; applies in Benton County Circuit Court.
How eviction cases work locally
| Landlord/tenant forms | Landlord/tenant forms may be purchased for $4 in Room 101 of the Benton County Courthouse. Source: Official source |
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The Oregon eviction process
Oregon state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Benton County (Corvallis):
- Written termination notice (ORS 90.392, 90.394, 90.427, etc.)
- File FED complaint and summons; nonpayment cases must include the required rental-assistance notice
- First appearance: 7 days after the judicial day following payment of filing fees (15 days for nonpayment claims); clerk may delay up to 7 more days (ORS 105.135)
- Unrepresented tenant files a written answer on the court form on the first-appearance day (ORS 105.137(8))
- Trial: nonpayment claims no earlier than 15 and no later than 30 days after appearance; other claims within 15 days (ORS 105.137(6))
- Judgment; clerk issues notice of restitution giving at least 4 days to move (ORS 105.151)
- Writ of execution served by sheriff after the 4 days expire
Full Oregon eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Benton County (Corvallis)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Corvallis, OR MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,350 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,451 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,824 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,537 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,862 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Benton County (Corvallis): $1,410/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 Benton County (Corvallis)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon - Albany Regional Office — Serves Benton and Linn counties; housing is among its practice areas. 433 Fourth Ave. SW, Albany, OR 97321; (541) 926-8678; Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
- Oregon Law Center - Eviction Defense Project — Free help statewide for eligible low-income tenants facing an eviction court case; call 888-585-9638 before the first court appearance, with the case number and hearing date.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Benton County (Corvallis)
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Related
- Oregon landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Oregon
- Oregon eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Oregon (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.