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Eviction in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg), South Carolina

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

Quick facts: eviction in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)

Eviction court
Spartanburg County Magistrate Court — Magistrate court (ejectment) Court page
Filing fee
$40 to file an ejectment (eviction) action ($20 filing fee + $10 service fee + $10 surcharge under S.C. Code § 22-3-340; a $5 mailing fee is added only when required by § 27-37-30); $10 for the writ of ejectment South Carolina Mandatory Schedule of Civil Fees to be Collected in Magistrates Court (Attachment K), as posted by Lexington County Magistrate Court Services
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)
$1,187/month HUD
Renter households
35,578 (27% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)

Eviction cases in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg) are heard by the Spartanburg County Magistrate Court (Magistrate court (ejectment)).

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One central court in downtown Spartanburg plus three regional offices. Filings may be mailed to 180 Magnolia Street or left in the drop boxes outside the courthouse. The county's Civil Forms page has the Application for Ejectment (eviction) and an Answer form; questions go to the Civil Division (864-596-2186). Hours 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

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

$40 to file an ejectment (eviction) action ($20 filing fee + $10 service fee + $10 surcharge under S.C. Code § 22-3-340; a $5 mailing fee is added only when required by § 27-37-30); $10 for the writ of ejectment

Magistrate court civil fees are set by state law and apply in every county. The $10 writ fee covers service of the writ and is charged only if the writ is needed. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the magistrate's office about filing without prepaying costs.

Source: South Carolina Mandatory Schedule of Civil Fees to be Collected in Magistrates Court (Attachment K), as posted by Lexington County Magistrate Court Services

The South Carolina eviction process

South Carolina state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Spartanburg County (Spartanburg):

  1. 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)
  2. Landlord applies to the magistrate; magistrate issues a Rule to Vacate or Show Cause (§ 27-37-20)
  3. 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)
  4. If tenant does not respond, warrant/writ of ejectment issues (§ 27-37-40); if contested, hearing (jury on demand) (§ 27-37-60)
  5. If the tenant raises defenses, rent must be paid into court (§ 27-40-790)
  6. Writ of ejectment executed by sheriff/constable; occupants given 24 hours to leave before forcible removal (§ 27-37-160)
  7. 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)

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Rent in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Spartanburg, SC HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,034
1 bedroom$1,083
2 bedrooms$1,187
3 bedrooms$1,439
4 bedrooms$1,661

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg): $1,084/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

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

Eviction help in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)?
Eviction cases in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg) are filed with the Spartanburg County Magistrate Court.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)?
$40 to file an ejectment (eviction) action ($20 filing fee + $10 service fee + $10 surcharge under S.C. Code § 22-3-340; a $5 mailing fee is added only when required by § 27-37-30); $10 for the writ of ejectment.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)?
South Carolina Legal Services.
What is the fair market rent in Spartanburg County (Spartanburg)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,187 per month (1-bedroom: $1,083).

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.