Eviction in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard), Washington
Where eviction cases are filed in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard)
- Eviction court
- Kitsap County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer — Superior court (unlawful detainer) Court page
- Filing fee
- $135 residential unlawful detainer initial filing (statewide); additional $112 if the case proceeds other than by default RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), (5)(c), (6); RCW 36.18.012 (statewide superior court fees)
- 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)
- $2,031/month HUD
- Renter households
- 32,416 (30% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard)
Eviction cases in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard) are heard by the Kitsap County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer (Superior court (unlawful detainer)).
- Kitsap County Clerk's Office — 614 Division Street, Room 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360-337-7164) · website
Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center
The Superior Court's Eviction Resources page posts its standing orders on appointed counsel for indigent tenants (Second Amended Standing Order dated January 10, 2025). The former Eviction Resolution Pilot Program has ended.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard)
$135 residential unlawful detainer initial filing (statewide); additional $112 if the case proceeds other than by default
Fees are set statewide by RCW 36.18.020 and 36.18.012; a fee waiver may be requested on a showing of indigency. Confirm the current amount with the County Clerk before filing.
Source: RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), (5)(c), (6); RCW 36.18.012 (statewide superior court fees)
How eviction cases work locally
| Writ of restitution execution | The Sheriff's Civil Division executes writs of restitution only with a signed court order; since 05/05/2025 an agreed physical eviction date must appear on both the order and the writ. A sheriff's indemnity bond may be required. Source: Official source |
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The Washington eviction process
Washington state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard):
- 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 Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,400 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,548 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,676 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,941 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard): $1,822/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) are covered on city pages.
Eviction help in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard)
Free legal help
- Kitsap Legal Aid Services — Listed by the Superior Court for appointed-counsel screening: EvictionDefense@KitsapLegalAid.org or 360-479-6125.
- 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.).
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. Kitsap County: tenants screen through Kitsap Legal Aid Services (360-479-6125) or the statewide Eviction Defense line (1-855-657-8387), per the Superior Court's Eviction Resources page. Source
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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.