Eviction in Nueces County (Corpus Christi), Texas
Where eviction cases are filed in Nueces County (Corpus Christi), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Nueces County (Corpus Christi)
- Eviction court
- Nueces County Justice of the Peace Courts (9 courts in Precincts 1-5) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
- Filing fee
- $227 for an eviction ($54 filing + $173 service per person served); writ of possession $265 ($5 + $260 service) Nueces County Justices of the Peace - Schedule of Filing and Service Fees (effective January 1, 2024)
- 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)
- $1,366/month HUD
- Renter households
- 52,888 (40% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Nueces County (Corpus Christi)
Eviction cases in Nueces County (Corpus Christi) are heard by the Nueces County Justice of the Peace Courts (9 courts in Precincts 1-5) (Justice of the Peace court).
- Justice of the Peace 1-1 — Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard St., Room 116, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 · website
Courts: JP 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 3, 4, 5-1 and 5-2. File in the justice court for the precinct where the property is located. Amendments to Texas Property Code ch. 24 (SB 38) apply to eviction cases filed on or after January 1, 2026 (statewide change, not county-specific).
How much it costs to file an eviction in Nueces County (Corpus Christi)
$227 for an eviction ($54 filing + $173 service per person served); writ of possession $265 ($5 + $260 service)
The filing fee does not change with the number of parties; the service fee is multiplied by the number of persons to be served. The posted schedule is dated January 1, 2024, so service amounts may have changed; confirm with the court. A Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs may be filed instead of paying fees.
How eviction cases work locally
| Payment (JP 3) | JP 3 accepts only money orders or cashier's checks. Source: Official source |
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The Texas eviction process
Texas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Nueces County (Corpus Christi):
- 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)
- File sworn petition in justice court; landlord may include a sworn motion for summary disposition (Sec. 24.00505, 24.005106)
- 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))
- 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)
- Judgment; appeal to county court by bond, cash deposit, or statement of inability within 5 days after judgment is signed (Sec. 24.005107)
- 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)
Full Texas eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Nueces County (Corpus Christi)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Corpus Christi, TX HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,031 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,117 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,366 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,796 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,054 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Nueces County (Corpus Christi): $1,283/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.
Eviction help in Nueces County (Corpus Christi)
Free legal help
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) — Corpus Christi offices, including one in the Nueces County Courthouse (901 Leopard St., Room 105); apply by phone (956) 996-8752 or toll-free (833) 329-8752.
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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.