Eviction in Newport News, Virginia
Where eviction cases are filed in Newport News, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Newport News
- Eviction court
- Newport News General District Court - Civil Division — 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)
- $1,713/month HUD
- Renter households
- 39,457 (52% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Newport News
Eviction cases in Newport News are heard by the Newport News General District Court - Civil Division (General District Court (Virginia)).
- Newport News General District Court - Civil Division — 2500 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607-4307 (757-926-3520) · 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 cases are heard in Courtroom D: uncontested cases Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.; contested cases and large-volume attorney assignments Mon-Fri at 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Cases set for trial are continued only for good cause.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Newport News
$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.
The Virginia eviction process
Virginia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Newport News:
- 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
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Rent in Newport News
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,492 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,512 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,713 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,376 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,797 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Newport News: $1,339/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
Metro-wide FMRs shown. HUD designates this area for Small Area FMRs (ZIP-code-level) for Housing Choice Voucher programs; ZIP-level values are on the county summary page.
County tenant ordinance
Independent city (county-equivalent); no local eviction ordinance identified.
Eviction help in Newport News
Free legal help
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEVA) — Free civil legal help for qualifying low-income Hampton Roads residents, including tenant/eviction matters; nearest listed office in Hampton (30 West Queens Way, 757-275-0080); intake 757-827-5078.
Other Virginia counties
- Eviction in Fairfax County
- Eviction in Arlington County
- Eviction in Virginia Beach
- Eviction in Richmond
- Eviction in Norfolk
- Eviction in Henrico County
- Eviction in Alexandria
- Eviction in Prince William County
- Eviction in Chesterfield County
- Eviction in Loudoun County
Related
- Virginia landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Virginia
- 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.