Eviction in Chesterfield County, Virginia

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

Quick facts: eviction in Chesterfield County

Eviction court: Chesterfield General District Court — General District Court (Virginia) Court page
Filing fee: $52 filing cost + $12 for each person served; writ of possession: $25 for the first defendant + $12 for each additional defendant Virginia General District Court Manual, ch. 9 fee schedule (Va. Code §§ 16.1-69.48:2, 17.1-272, 17.1-278)
Notice before filing (state law): 14-day written pay-or-quit notice. Virginia rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,655/month HUD
Renter households: 32,617 (23% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Chesterfield County

Eviction cases in Chesterfield County are heard by the Chesterfield General District Court (General District Court (Virginia)).

Chesterfield General District Court — Chesterfield Courthouse, 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (mail: P.O. Box 144, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0144); 804-748-1231 · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center

Clerk's office hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Civil first-return dockets: attorney docket Mon, Wed and Thu 9:00 a.m. and Tue 1:00 p.m.; non-attorney (self-represented) general docket Mon 10:00 a.m. Contested civil trials Mon, Wed and Thu at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. and Tue mornings. Trials more than 3 weeks away may be continued by contacting the clerk; closer trials require a motion and order.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Chesterfield County

$52 filing cost + $12 for each person served; writ of possession: $25 for the first defendant + $12 for each additional defendant

Statewide components: $36 civil processing fee (Va. Code § 16.1-69.48:2), $10 Legal Aid Services Fund (§ 17.1-278), and law library and courthouse maintenance fees set by each locality (combined maximum $4), so the exact filing total can differ slightly by court; confirm with the clerk. Sheriff fees are $12 per person served and $25 to serve a writ of possession plus $12 per additional defendant (§ 17.1-272). An indigent Virginia resident may ask to proceed without paying fees.

Source: Virginia General District Court Manual, ch. 9 fee schedule (Va. Code §§ 16.1-69.48:2, 17.1-272, 17.1-278)

The Virginia eviction process

Virginia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Chesterfield County:

Written termination notice (14-day pay-or-quit for nonpayment; 21/30-day or 30-day notice for breach)
File unlawful detainer (sworn statement) with the general district court; summons served at least 10 days before the return date
Initial hearing (return date) as soon as practicable, no more than 21 days after filing (no later than 30 days); tenant may redeem by paying the full balance by the return date
Judgment for possession
Writ of eviction requested within 180 days of judgment; writ vacated if not executed within 30 days of issuance
Sheriff serves notice at least 72 hours before executing the writ; tenant may cancel the eviction by paying the full balance at least 48 hours before the scheduled eviction

Full Virginia eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Chesterfield County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Richmond, VA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,442
1 bedroom	$1,507
2 bedrooms	$1,655
3 bedrooms	$2,072
4 bedrooms	$2,553

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Chesterfield County: $1,629/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant or fair-housing ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Chesterfield County

Free legal help

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) — Free civil legal help for qualifying low-income residents; the Richmond office serves the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan counties. Housing cases accepted include eviction, lockouts, utilities and repairs. Richmond office 804-648-1012 (toll-free 800-868-1012).

Other Virginia counties

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Chesterfield County?

Eviction cases in Chesterfield County are filed with the Chesterfield General District Court.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Chesterfield County?

$52 filing cost + $12 for each person served; writ of possession: $25 for the first defendant + $12 for each additional defendant.

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

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS).

What is the fair market rent in Chesterfield County?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,655 per month (1-bedroom: $1,507).

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.