Eviction in Linn County (Albany), Oregon
Where eviction cases are filed in Linn County (Albany), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Linn County (Albany)
- Eviction court
- Linn County Circuit Court — Circuit Court (FED - residential eviction) Court page
- Filing fee
- Residential FED complaint (plaintiff): $88 + trial fee, if any ($139 per day nonjury; $167 per day six-person jury). Tenant's answer and demand for trial: $88. Notice of restitution: $18. Writ of execution: $47. Oregon Judicial Department - Circuit Court Fee Schedule, effective 2026-01-01 (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)
- $1,695/month HUD
- Renter households
- 16,811 (33% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Linn County (Albany)
Eviction cases in Linn County (Albany) are heard by the Linn County Circuit Court (Circuit Court (FED - residential eviction)).
- Linn County Courthouse — 300 SW Fourth Avenue, Albany, OR 97321 (mail: PO Box 1749, Albany, OR 97321) · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
Residential eviction (FED) cases are filed in Linn County Circuit Court at the Linn County Courthouse in Albany. Records and calendaring hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Linn County (Albany)
Residential FED complaint (plaintiff): $88 + trial fee, if any ($139 per day nonjury; $167 per day six-person jury). Tenant's answer and demand for trial: $88. Notice of restitution: $18. Writ of execution: $47.
Statewide schedule linked from the OJD Fees page (https://www.courts.oregon.gov/Pages/fees.aspx). Fee deferral and waiver forms are in the OJD Forms Center.
The Oregon eviction process
Oregon state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Linn County (Albany):
- 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 Linn County (Albany)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Albany, OR MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,169 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,396 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,695 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,294 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,662 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Linn County (Albany): $1,320/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 Linn County (Albany)
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon - Albany Regional Office — 433 Fourth Ave. SW, Albany, OR 97321; (541) 926-8678. Serves Benton and Linn counties; housing is a listed practice area.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Linn County (Albany)
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Related
- Oregon landlord-tenant law
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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.