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Eviction in Collin County (Plano/McKinney), Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)

Eviction court
Collin County Justice of the Peace Courts (4 precincts) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
Filing fee
$54 filing ($33 Local Consolidated Civil Fee + $21 State Consolidated Civil Fee, justice court) + $75 constable service of the eviction citation = $129 per defendant served. Writ of possession service: $175. Collin County Proposed Fee Schedule FY 2027 - By Fee Title (Commissioners Court agenda, September 2026); Collin County Constables - Constable Fees
Notice before filing (state law)
At least 3 days' written notice to vacate before filing, unless the written lease provides a shorter or longer period. For a tenant evicted solely for nonpayment who was not delinquent before the month of the notice, the notice must be a notice to pay rent or vacate. Texas rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,931/month HUD
Renter households
147,833 (36% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)

Eviction cases in Collin County (Plano/McKinney) are heard by the Collin County Justice of the Peace Courts (4 precincts) (Justice of the Peace court).

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

All eviction suits must be filed in the JP precinct where the property is located (JP Precinct Map: https://maps.collincountytx.gov/ccmap_jpc/). All JP offices accept civil filings electronically.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)

$54 filing ($33 Local Consolidated Civil Fee + $21 State Consolidated Civil Fee, justice court) + $75 constable service of the eviction citation = $129 per defendant served. Writ of possession service: $175.

From the county's official fee schedule PDF (Proposed Fee Schedule FY 2027, Commissioners Court agenda Sept. 2026): Justice of the Peace 'Civil Filing Fee' $25 (75.7576% of the $33 Local Consolidated Civil Fee, LGC 135.103) and 'State Consolidated Civil Fee' $21 (LGC 133.151(a-1)); the $54 total is computed from those lines. Constable service amounts from https://www.collincountytx.gov/Courts/Constables/constable-fees. The JP 'Filing an Eviction Case' packet says a service fee is charged per tenant. A Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs may be filed instead of paying fees.

Source: Collin County Proposed Fee Schedule FY 2027 - By Fee Title (Commissioners Court agenda, September 2026); Collin County Constables - Constable Fees

How eviction cases work locally

Local rulesCollin County justice courts publish Local Rules of Procedure (PDF) on the JP page.
Source: Official source

The Texas eviction process

Texas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Collin County (Plano/McKinney):

  1. Written notice to vacate (at least 3 days unless lease says otherwise; pay-or-vacate form for first-time nonpayment) delivered by a method in Sec. 24.005(f-3)
  2. File sworn petition in justice court; landlord may include a sworn motion for summary disposition (Sec. 24.00505, 24.005106)
  3. Sheriff/constable must make a diligent effort to serve citation within 5 business days of filing; otherwise landlord may use another trained officer (Sec. 24.0051(f))
  4. Tenant may file a response to a summary disposition motion no later than the 4th day after service; trial is set 10-21 days after filing and not earlier than 4 days after service (Sec. 24.0051(g), 24.005106)
  5. Judgment; appeal to county court by bond, cash deposit, or statement of inability within 5 days after judgment is signed (Sec. 24.005107)
  6. Writ of possession may not issue before the 6th day after judgment (absent possession bond); officer serves it within 5 business days, posts a 24-hour warning, then executes (Sec. 24.0061)

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Rent in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)

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

Studio$1,582
1 bedroom$1,648
2 bedrooms$1,931
3 bedrooms$2,431
4 bedrooms$3,091

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Collin County (Plano/McKinney): $1,859/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24 and Tex. R. Civ. P. 510). City rules, if any, are on city pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)?
Eviction cases in Collin County (Plano/McKinney) are filed with the Collin County Justice of the Peace Courts (4 precincts).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)?
$54 filing ($33 Local Consolidated Civil Fee + $21 State Consolidated Civil Fee, justice court) + $75 constable service of the eviction citation = $129 per defendant served. Writ of possession service: $175.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas.
What is the fair market rent in Collin County (Plano/McKinney)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,931 per month (1-bedroom: $1,648).

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.