Eviction in Snohomish County (Everett), Washington

Where eviction cases are filed in Snohomish County (Everett), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Snohomish County (Everett)

Eviction court: Snohomish County Superior Court - Commissioners Civil Motions calendar — Superior court (unlawful detainer) Court page
Filing fee: $135 residential unlawful detainer filing; +$112 when answer filed / order other than default; $247 counterclaim; $290 non-residential 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): $2,501/month HUD
Renter households: 100,610 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Snohomish County (Everett)

Eviction cases in Snohomish County (Everett) are heard by the Snohomish County Superior Court - Commissioners Civil Motions calendar (Superior court (unlawful detainer)).

Snohomish County Superior Courthouse / Superior Court Clerk — 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 · website

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

Unlawful detainer motions may be heard on any session of the Commissioners Civil Motions calendar, per the court's Administrative Order on times/days/locations of motions. Snohomish County is certified by OCLA for right-to-counsel services.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Snohomish County (Everett)

$135 residential unlawful detainer filing; +$112 when answer filed / order other than default; $247 counterclaim; $290 non-residential

Statewide amount: $45 unlawful detainer fee (RCW 36.18.020(2)(a)) plus $40 and $50 surcharges (RCW 36.18.020(5)(c), (6)) = $135. An additional $112 is due when an answer is filed or an order other than a default is sought (RCW 36.18.012); counterclaims $247; non-residential UD $290. Fee waivers available on a showing of indigency (GR 34). Snohomish Clerk fee/waiver page: https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/5564

Source: RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), (5)(c), (6); RCW 36.18.012 (statewide superior court fees)

How eviction cases work locally

Pre-filing Eviction Resolution Pilot Program ended	Washington's mandatory Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) ran Nov 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 and ended by statute July 1, 2023; landlords no longer must offer ERPP before filing for unpaid rent. Source: Official source

The Washington eviction process

Washington state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Snohomish County (Everett):

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)

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Rent in Snohomish County (Everett)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$2,074
1 bedroom	$2,146
2 bedrooms	$2,501
3 bedrooms	$3,272
4 bedrooms	$3,847

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Snohomish County (Everett): $1,949/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Snohomish County (Everett)

Free legal help

Snohomish County Legal Services - Housing Justice Project / Appointed Counsel Program — Full representation through its Appointed Counsel Program; walk-up clinic at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse, Room 1-537, Mon-Fri 9-11 am; phone (425) 258-9283 ext. 0. Low-income Snohomish County residents.
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. Snohomish County: the court's eviction page names Northwest Justice Project and Snohomish County Legal Services (Appointed Counsel Program) as resources for indigent defense. Source

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Snohomish County (Everett)?

Eviction cases in Snohomish County (Everett) are filed with the Snohomish County Superior Court - Commissioners Civil Motions calendar.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Snohomish County (Everett)?

$135 residential unlawful detainer filing; +$112 when answer filed / order other than default; $247 counterclaim; $290 non-residential.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Snohomish County (Everett)?

Snohomish County Legal Services - Housing Justice Project / Appointed Counsel Program; Eviction Defense Screening Line (statewide, Northwest Justice Project).

What is the fair market rent in Snohomish County (Everett)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,501 per month (1-bedroom: $2,146).

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.