Eviction in Anderson County, South Carolina
Where eviction cases are filed in Anderson County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Anderson County
- Eviction court
- Anderson County Summary Court (Magistrates) — Magistrate (summary) court Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- If rent is unpaid and not paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may terminate after written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate. If the written lease contains the statutory notice language in bold, conspicuous type, the lease itself serves as the notice. South Carolina rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,173/month HUD
- Renter households
- 21,105 (25% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Anderson County
Eviction cases in Anderson County are heard by the Anderson County Summary Court (Magistrates) (Magistrate (summary) court).
- Anderson County Summary Court (main office; also Pendleton) — 2404 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621 · website
- Belton — Belton City Hall, 306 Anderson Street, Belton, SC 29627 · website
- Powdersville-Piedmont — 4 Civic Court, Easley, SC 29642 · website
- Starr-Iva — 7725 Highway 81 South, Starr, SC 29684 · website
- Williamston — 12 West Main Street, Williamston, SC 29697 · website
- Honea Path (closed until further notice) — 204 South Main Street, Honea Path, SC 29624 · website
Magistrates have countywide civil jurisdiction up to $7,500, including landlord-tenant ejectment. Main office: 864-260-4156 or 864-260-4055; Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., civil filings accepted until 4:30 p.m. Personal service on the defendant is required, and a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act form must be filed. The county posts the Application for Ejectment (SCCA 732) form. Payment by money order, cashier's or certified check, cash or card in the cardholder's name; no personal checks.
How eviction cases work locally
| Filing requirements | Civil filings are accepted until 4:30 p.m.; a completed Servicemembers Civil Relief Act form is required and personal service on the defendant is required. Source: Official source |
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The South Carolina eviction process
South Carolina state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Anderson County:
- Notice: 5-day nonpayment notice (or conspicuous lease clause) / 14-day breach notice / 30-day month-to-month notice (§§ 27-40-710, 27-40-770, 27-37-10)
- Landlord applies to the magistrate; magistrate issues a Rule to Vacate or Show Cause (§ 27-37-20)
- Tenant has 10 days after service to vacate or request a hearing/show cause (§ 27-37-20); posting-and-mail service allowed after two failed personal attempts (§ 27-37-30)
- If tenant does not respond, warrant/writ of ejectment issues (§ 27-37-40); if contested, hearing (jury on demand) (§ 27-37-60)
- If the tenant raises defenses, rent must be paid into court (§ 27-40-790)
- Writ of ejectment executed by sheriff/constable; occupants given 24 hours to leave before forcible removal (§ 27-37-160)
- Appeal to circuit court stays ejectment only if the tenant files an affidavit to pay rent as it comes due (§ 27-40-800, rewritten by 2026 Act 252, eff. June 30, 2026)
Full South Carolina eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Anderson County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Anderson, SC HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,022 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,035 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,519 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,849 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Anderson County: $989/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; ejectment follows the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Eviction help in Anderson County
Free legal help
- South Carolina Legal Services — Free legal help for eligible low-income South Carolinians; nearest listed office: Greenville, 701 South Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, (864) 679-3232, toll-free (800) 763-4825. Housing and eviction resources at https://www.schousinglaw.org
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Anderson County
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Related
- South Carolina landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in South Carolina
- South Carolina eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in South Carolina (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.