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Eviction in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

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

Quick facts: eviction in Lebanon County

Eviction court
Lebanon County Magisterial District Courts (52nd Judicial District) — Magisterial District Court (landlord-tenant) Court page
Notice before filing (state law)
10-day written notice to quit. Pennsylvania rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,411/month HUD
Renter households
16,293 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Lebanon County

Eviction cases in Lebanon County are heard by the Lebanon County Magisterial District Courts (52nd Judicial District) (Magisterial District Court (landlord-tenant)).

Court eviction page

Landlord-tenant complaints are filed with the magisterial district judge for the district where the property is located. The county's Magisterial Districts Viewer (linked from the county website) finds the district and courthouse for an address. District Court Administration: Room 311, Municipal Building, 400 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042; (717) 228-4440; Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

How eviction cases work locally

Appeal to the Court of Common PleasLebanon County's civil fee schedule for 2025-2027 lists a District Justice Appeal at $206.75 total ($160.00 county fee + $5 automation + $41.25 JCP/ATJ + $0.50 writ tax).
Source: Official source

The Pennsylvania eviction process

Pennsylvania state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Lebanon County:

  1. Written notice to quit: 10 days (nonpayment), 15 or 30 days (lease end/breach) unless waived in the lease (68 P.S. § 250.501)
  2. Landlord files a landlord-tenant complaint with the magisterial district judge
  3. Summons issued for a hearing not less than 7 nor more than 10 days from the date of the summons; served personally, by mail, or by posting (68 P.S. § 250.502)
  4. Hearing; judgment for possession, damages and rent (68 P.S. § 250.503(a))
  5. Tenant may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas within 10 days of judgment (residential); appeal stays eviction only if rent/judgment amount is deposited (68 P.S. § 250.513)
  6. After the 5th day following judgment (court rules: 10 days), landlord requests writ/order of possession; it is served within 48 hours and executed on the 11th day after service (68 P.S. § 250.503(b))
  7. Removal by constable or sheriff; nonpayment-only tenants can stop the writ by paying rent in arrears and costs before execution (§ 503(c))

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Rent in Lebanon County

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

Studio$1,035
1 bedroom$1,112
2 bedrooms$1,411
3 bedrooms$1,797
4 bedrooms$1,959

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Lebanon County: $1,110/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 Lebanon County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Lebanon County?
Eviction cases in Lebanon County are filed with the Lebanon County Magisterial District Courts (52nd Judicial District).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Lebanon County?
MidPenn Legal Services - Lebanon office.
What is the fair market rent in Lebanon County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,411 per month (1-bedroom: $1,112).

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.