Eviction in Clark County (Vancouver), Washington
Where eviction cases are filed in Clark County (Vancouver), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Clark County (Vancouver)
- Eviction court
- Clark County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer dockets — Superior court (unlawful detainer) Court page
- Filing fee
- $135 residential unlawful detainer original filing; $112 balance due upon any order other than default (or when answer filed) for $247 total; $290 commercial UD Clark County Clerk fee schedule (updated 6/11/2026)
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 14-day notice to pay rent or vacate, in the statutory form. Washington rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,922/month HUD
- Renter households
- 65,952 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Clark County (Vancouver)
Eviction cases in Clark County (Vancouver) are heard by the Clark County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer dockets (Superior court (unlawful detainer)).
- Clark County Courthouse — 1200 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA 98660 · website
Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center
Unlawful detainer dockets: Friday 1:30 pm show cause; Thursday 1:30 pm further proceedings. Daily dockets list case numbers. The court requires its mandatory Order to Show Cause / Writ of Restitution form. Clark County Law Library offers a tenant self-help eviction defense kit created by the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Clark County (Vancouver)
$135 residential unlawful detainer original filing; $112 balance due upon any order other than default (or when answer filed) for $247 total; $290 commercial UD
Fee waivers per GR 34.
Source: Clark County Clerk fee schedule (updated 6/11/2026)
How eviction cases work locally
| Eviction diversion - ACES | Access to Community Eviction Support (ACES, formerly the Eviction Diversion Initiative) connects landlords and tenants with legal, financial and other resources; 360-946-8907, SuperiorCourtEDI@clark.wa.gov. Source: Official source |
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| Hearing days | UD show cause Fridays 1:30 pm; further proceedings Thursdays 1:30 pm (Zoom available). Source: Official source |
The Washington eviction process
Washington state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Clark County (Vancouver):
- Serve the required notice (14-day pay-or-vacate in statutory form, 10-day comply-or-vacate, or other just-cause notice under RCW 59.18.650)
- Serve the eviction summons (statutory form, RCW 59.18.365) and complaint; tenant must respond in writing by the deadline in the summons
- Court issues an order to show cause; show cause hearing held not less than 7 nor more than 30 days after service of the order (RCW 59.18.370)
- Judgment for possession / writ of restitution; in nonpayment cases execution is delayed five court days and the tenant may be reinstated by paying the judgment amount (RCW 59.18.410)
- Sheriff serves and executes the writ of restitution; tenant may request storage of property within three days after service of the writ (RCW 59.18.312)
Full Washington eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Clark County (Vancouver)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,570 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,677 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,619 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,109 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Clark County (Vancouver): $1,748/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level tenant ordinance identified; City of Vancouver rules are separate.
Eviction help in Clark County (Vancouver)
Free legal help
- Eviction Defense Screening Line (statewide, Northwest Justice Project) — 1-855-657-8387 or apply online. Screens tenants for appointed counsel under RCW 59.18.640; tenants qualify if income is under 200% of the federal poverty level or they receive public assistance (TANF, SSI, food assistance, Apple Health, etc.).
- Community Mediation Services — Landlord-tenant mediation (listed by the Clark County Law Library).
Right to counsel: Statewide right to appointed counsel for indigent tenants in unlawful detainer cases (RCW 59.18.640), administered and funded by the Washington Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) through contracted legal aid providers. The court must advise unrepresented tenants of the right. Clark County: the court's ACES page directs low-income renters to the screening line (1-855-657-8387 / nwjustice.org/eviction-help); the contracted local provider was not confirmed. Source
Rental assistance
- ACES (Access to Community Eviction Support), Clark County Superior Court — Eviction diversion; connects tenants and landlords to financial and legal resources
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Related
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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.