Eviction in Marion County (Salem), Oregon

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

Quick facts: eviction in Marion County (Salem)

Eviction court: Marion County Circuit Court — Circuit court (Forcible Entry and Detainer) Court page
Filing fee: $88 (residential FED complaint, plus trial fee if a trial is held: $139/day nonjury); $18 notice of restitution; $47 writ of execution Oregon Judicial Department Circuit Court Fee Schedule (eff. 2026-01-01), FED - Residential; ORS 105.130(2)(a), 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): $1,560/month HUD
Renter households: 47,816 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Marion County (Salem)

Eviction cases in Marion County (Salem) are heard by the Marion County Circuit Court (Circuit court (Forcible Entry and Detainer)).

Marion County Courthouse (main courthouse, downtown) — 100 High St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 (503-588-5105) · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center

The court's Small Claims & Landlord Tenant page links an 'Evictions in Marion County' FAQ and an eviction set-aside FAQ. Fee deferral requests are available in the court's forms section.

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

$88 (residential FED complaint, plus trial fee if a trial is held: $139/day nonjury); $18 notice of restitution; $47 writ of execution

From the court's official fee schedule PDF (rev. date: effective January 1, 2026). Statewide fee. Tenant pays nothing to attend the first appearance; a tenant who files an answer and demands trial pays $88 (or seeks deferral/waiver). Jury trial fees are higher ($167/day six-person). The schedule does not list a service fee (service is arranged by the landlord, not the court).

Source: Oregon Judicial Department Circuit Court Fee Schedule (eff. 2026-01-01), FED - Residential; ORS 105.130(2)(a), ORS 21.235

How eviction cases work locally

Free mediation at first appearance	Free mediation is available in landlord-tenant cases; at the first appearance the judge usually refers parties to mediation if they have not reached agreement. A mediated agreement is signed by the judge as a court order. Source: Official source
Answer deadline	To contest the eviction at trial, the tenant must file an Answer by 5 pm on the day of the first hearing (per the court's FAQ). Source: Official source

The Oregon eviction process

Oregon state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Marion County (Salem):

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 Marion County (Salem)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Salem, OR MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,181
1 bedroom	$1,201
2 bedrooms	$1,560
3 bedrooms	$2,159
4 bedrooms	$2,338

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Marion County (Salem): $1,414/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

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

Eviction help in Marion County (Salem)

Free legal help

Oregon Law Center - Eviction Defense Project — Free advice and representation statewide for eligible low-income tenants with an active eviction court case (case number usually starts '26LT'); call 888-585-9638 before the first appearance.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Marion County (Salem)?

Eviction cases in Marion County (Salem) are filed with the Marion County Circuit Court.

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

$88 (residential FED complaint, plus trial fee if a trial is held: $139/day nonjury); $18 notice of restitution; $47 writ of execution.

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

Oregon Law Center - Eviction Defense Project.

What is the fair market rent in Marion County (Salem)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,560 per month (1-bedroom: $1,201).

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.