Eviction in Davis County, Utah

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

Quick facts: eviction in Davis County

Eviction court: Second Judicial District Court (district court for Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties) — Utah District Court Court page
Notice before filing (state law): 3 business days' written notice to pay rent and other amounts due or surrender the premises. Utah rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,614/month HUD
Renter households: 26,265 (23% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Davis County

Eviction cases in Davis County are heard by the Second Judicial District Court (district court for Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties) (Utah District Court).

Second District Court - Farmington — 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 · website

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

Eviction (unlawful detainer) cases are filed in district court. Self-represented parties can use MyCase, which the Utah courts say is available for eviction cases, or file by email in PDF format.

How eviction cases work locally

Order of restitution enforcement	The Order of Restitution must be served by a sheriff or deputy, police officer, constable, state investigator or licensed private investigator; only a sheriff or constable can forcibly remove a tenant, and some will enforce only orders they served. Source: Official source

The Utah eviction process

Utah state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Davis County:

Serve notice (3 business days pay-or-quit; 3 calendar days for lease violations/nuisance/criminal acts; 15 calendar days to end month-to-month)
File complaint; summons requires the tenant to appear and defend within 3 business days of service (78B-6-807)
On request, evidentiary (occupancy) hearing within 10 business days after the answer; trial must begin within 60 days after service of the complaint unless the parties agree (78B-6-810)
Judgment for restitution, rent, and treble damages for unlawful detainer; prevailing party gets costs and attorney fees (78B-6-811)
Order of restitution served; tenant has 3 calendar days after service to vacate, then sheriff or constable may remove (78B-6-812)

Full Utah eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Davis County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Ogden, UT MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,208
1 bedroom	$1,281
2 bedrooms	$1,614
3 bedrooms	$2,163
4 bedrooms	$2,612

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Davis County: $1,621/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Davis County

Free legal help

Utah Legal Services — Nearest listed office is Ogden: 298 24th St, Ste. 110, Ogden, UT 84401, (801) 394-9431 (no Davis County office listed). Main intake (801) 328-8891 or apply online. ULS may help if you received an eviction notice or court papers, or were locked out without a court order (https://www.utahlegalservices.org/node/20/what-types-legal-problems-does-uls-help).

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Davis County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Davis County?

Eviction cases in Davis County are filed with the Second Judicial District Court (district court for Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties).

Where can I get help with an eviction in Davis County?

Utah Legal Services.

What is the fair market rent in Davis County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,614 per month (1-bedroom: $1,281).

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.