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Eviction in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

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

Quick facts: eviction in Lycoming County

Eviction court
Lycoming County Magisterial District Courts (29th Judicial District) — Magisterial district court Court page
Notice before filing (state law)
10-day written notice to quit. Pennsylvania rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,195/month HUD
Renter households
14,486 (31% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Lycoming County

Eviction cases in Lycoming County are heard by the Lycoming County Magisterial District Courts (29th Judicial District) (Magisterial district court).

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A Landlord/Tenant Complaint must be filed in the magisterial district where the property is; the county offers a 'Who's my MDJ' address map and forms/self-help kits. Hearing dates can be checked on the UJS portal case search.

How eviction cases work locally

AppealsAppeals from an MDJ landlord-tenant judgment are filed with the Prothonotary's Office, first floor of the Lycoming County Courthouse, 48 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Source: Official source

The Pennsylvania eviction process

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

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

Studio$824
1 bedroom$995
2 bedrooms$1,195
3 bedrooms$1,586
4 bedrooms$1,737

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Lycoming County: $913/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 Lycoming County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Lycoming County?
Eviction cases in Lycoming County are filed with the Lycoming County Magisterial District Courts (29th Judicial District).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Lycoming County?
North Penn Legal Services.
What is the fair market rent in Lycoming County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,195 per month (1-bedroom: $995).

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.