Eviction in Hampton, Virginia
Where eviction cases are filed in Hampton, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Hampton
- Eviction court
- Hampton General District Court - Civil Division — Virginia General District Court (unlawful detainer) Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 14-day written pay-or-quit notice. Virginia rules
- Renter households
- 25,011 (43% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Hampton
Eviction cases in Hampton are heard by the Hampton General District Court - Civil Division (Virginia General District Court (unlawful detainer)).
- Hampton General District Court — 236 North King Street, 2nd Floor, Hampton, VA 23669-3518; Civil Division (757) 727-6480 · website
Clerk's office hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Courtroom A civil schedule: attorney-only trials at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; non-attorney (pro se) trials at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; first returns at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday except no civil dockets on first Mondays. Call the Civil Division to confirm which docket an eviction case is on. The court's page links Eviction Diversion Program forms.
How eviction cases work locally
| Eviction Diversion Program forms | The Hampton General District Court's page links forms for Virginia's Eviction Diversion Program. Source: Official source |
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The Virginia eviction process
Virginia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Hampton:
- 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 Hampton
Median gross rent in Hampton: $1,427/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
Hampton is an independent city; no city-level landlord-tenant ordinance was researched here. Eviction procedure follows state law.
Eviction help in Hampton
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia — Free representation in civil matters for low-income residents of Hampton Roads. Apply through the Community Support Team at 757-827-5078 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Wednesdays), walk in to an office, or apply online for non-emergency matters.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Hampton
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Related
- Virginia landlord-tenant law
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- Virginia eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Virginia (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.