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Eviction in Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Texas

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

Quick facts: eviction in Tarrant County (Fort Worth)

Eviction court
Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts (8 precincts) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
Filing fee
$54 filing + $90 constable service per person served ($144 for one defendant); writ of possession filing $5 plus service Tarrant County JP 4 Eviction Cases page; Tarrant County JP Filing Fee Schedule
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)
$1,723/month HUD
Renter households
318,750 (41% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Tarrant County (Fort Worth)

Eviction cases in Tarrant County (Fort Worth) are heard by the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts (8 precincts) (Justice of the Peace court).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

File in the justice precinct where the property is located; confirm the precinct with the county's Comprehensive Address Information Directory (https://gisit.tarrantcounty.com/CAID/). A court date is provided when the case is processed.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Tarrant County (Fort Worth)

$54 filing + $90 constable service per person served ($144 for one defendant); writ of possession filing $5 plus service

Constable/sheriff service fees rose to $90 per defendant effective January 1, 2026 (writ service amount not confirmed on an HTML page). County filing schedule: https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/justice-of-the-peace-courts/fines-and-fees/jp-filing-fee-schedule.html

Source: Tarrant County JP 4 Eviction Cases page; Tarrant County JP Filing Fee Schedule

How eviction cases work locally

E-filingJP 4 links eFile Texas and the eFile Texas self-help (Guide & File) portal for eviction filings.
Source: Official source
Petition copiesJP 4 asks filers to submit two copies of the eviction petition plus a military-status affidavit and certificate of last known email/mailing address.
Source: Official source

The Texas eviction process

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

  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 Tarrant County (Fort Worth)

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

Studio$1,427
1 bedroom$1,473
2 bedrooms$1,723
3 bedrooms$2,273
4 bedrooms$2,815

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Tarrant County (Fort Worth): $1,547/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 Tarrant County (Fort Worth)?
Eviction cases in Tarrant County (Fort Worth) are filed with the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts (8 precincts).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Tarrant County (Fort Worth)?
$54 filing + $90 constable service per person served ($144 for one defendant); writ of possession filing $5 plus service.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Tarrant County (Fort Worth)?
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas.
What is the fair market rent in Tarrant County (Fort Worth)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,723 per month (1-bedroom: $1,473).

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.