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Eviction in Dallas County (Dallas), Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Dallas County (Dallas)

Eviction court
Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts (10 courts in 5 precincts) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
Filing fee
$134 for one defendant ($54 filing + $80 constable service); $80 per additional defendant; writ of possession $405 ($5 + $400 service) Dallas County JP 3-1 Filing Fee Information
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
483,826 (49% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Dallas County (Dallas)

Eviction cases in Dallas County (Dallas) are heard by the Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts (10 courts in 5 precincts) (Justice of the Peace court).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records

File in the JP precinct where the property is located; the county posts a JP district lookup map on its JP courts page. JP 5-1 moved from 3443 St. Francis Ave. (closed) to 9731 Lake June Road.

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

$134 for one defendant ($54 filing + $80 constable service); $80 per additional defendant; writ of possession $405 ($5 + $400 service)

Shown on JP 3-1's page; other Dallas County JP courts publish fee sheets as PDFs. A Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs may be filed in lieu of fees (state rule).

Source: Dallas County JP 3-1 Filing Fee Information

How eviction cases work locally

Filing methods (JP 3-1)Accepts filings in person, by mail, or through electronic filing; some fees may not be payable on eFile.
Source: Official source

The Texas eviction process

Texas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Dallas County (Dallas):

  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 Dallas County (Dallas)

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 Dallas County (Dallas): $1,565/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 Dallas County (Dallas)?
Eviction cases in Dallas County (Dallas) are filed with the Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts (10 courts in 5 precincts).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Dallas County (Dallas)?
$134 for one defendant ($54 filing + $80 constable service); $80 per additional defendant; writ of possession $405 ($5 + $400 service)
Where can I get help with an eviction in Dallas County (Dallas)?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas.
What is the fair market rent in Dallas County (Dallas)?
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.