Eviction in Utah County (Provo), Utah
Where eviction cases are filed in Utah County (Provo), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Utah County (Provo)
- Eviction court
- Fourth District Court (Utah County) — District court (unlawful detainer) Court page
- Filing fee
- Tied to the amount claimed: $105 (damages $2,000 or less), $215 ($2,001-$9,999), $375 ($10,000 and over or damages unspecified) Utah District Court Cover Sheet for All Civil Actions (rev. May 6, 2026) - Eviction/Forcible Entry and Detainer is marked 'Sch' (Schedule of Fees, Utah Code 78A-2-301)
- 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)
- $1,460/month HUD
- Renter households
- 64,389 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Utah County (Provo)
Eviction cases in Utah County (Provo) are heard by the Fourth District Court (Utah County) (District court (unlawful detainer)).
- Fourth District Court - Provo Courthouse — 137 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT 84601 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
Evictions are filed in district court; Fourth District also sits in American Fork and Spanish Fork (addresses not verified). Statewide eviction procedures apply.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Utah County (Provo)
Tied to the amount claimed: $105 (damages $2,000 or less), $215 ($2,001-$9,999), $375 ($10,000 and over or damages unspecified)
From the court's official cover sheet PDF (rev. May 6, 2026). Eviction is not a flat $375: the cover sheet lists it as 'Sch', meaning the complaint fee follows the damages schedule on page 1; $375 applies only when damages are $10,000+ or unspecified. Court self-help says to check the Cover Sheet for the amount; fee waiver available.
How eviction cases work locally
| Mediation | Statewide eviction mediation through Utah Community Action (801-214-3109) or Utah Dispute Resolution. Source: Official source |
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The Utah eviction process
Utah state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Utah County (Provo):
- 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 Utah County (Provo)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,257 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,265 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,031 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,449 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Utah County (Provo): $1,541/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level tenant ordinance identified.
Eviction help in Utah County (Provo)
Free legal help
- Utah Legal Services — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income Utahns; the courts' tenant page refers tenants in public housing/Section 8 here.
- Utah State Courts Self-Help Center — Free help for people without a lawyer (not representation).
Other Utah counties
Related
- Utah landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Utah
- Utah eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Utah (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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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.