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Eviction in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Quick facts: eviction in Virginia Beach

Eviction court
Virginia Beach 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 Beach General District Court - Civil Division
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
62,686 (35% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Virginia Beach

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

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

Unlawful detainers are heard Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. in Civil Courtroom H. Court information: (757) 385-8531.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Virginia Beach

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

The writ can be requested from the Clerk's Office after the 10-day appeal period. The Virginia Beach Sheriff/High Constable Civil Process page (https://vbso.net/about-civil-process) lists $12 per civil process and $25 + $12 per additional defendant for a writ of possession. Statewide components per the Virginia General District Court Manual ch. 9 (official fee schedule PDF, rev. 09/26, https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/gd/resources/manuals/gdman/gd_manual.pdf): $36 civil processing fee (Va. Code § 16.1-69.48:2), $10 Legal Aid Services Fund (§ 17.1-278), locally set law library and courthouse maintenance fees (combined max $4), and sheriff fees of $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 Beach General District Court - Civil Division

The Virginia eviction process

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

  1. Written termination notice (14-day pay-or-quit for nonpayment; 21/30-day or 30-day notice for breach)
  2. File unlawful detainer (sworn statement) with the general district court; summons served at least 10 days before the return date
  3. 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
  4. Judgment for possession
  5. Writ of eviction requested within 180 days of judgment; writ vacated if not executed within 30 days of issuance
  6. 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 Virginia Beach

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 Virginia Beach: $1,714/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

Virginia Beach is an independent city (county-equivalent); no local eviction ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Virginia Beach?
Eviction cases in Virginia Beach are filed with the Virginia Beach General District Court.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Virginia Beach?
$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 Virginia Beach?
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia.
What is the fair market rent in Virginia Beach?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,713 per month (1-bedroom: $1,512).

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.