Eviction in Spokane County (Spokane), Washington
Where eviction cases are filed in Spokane County (Spokane), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Spokane County (Spokane)
- Eviction court
- Spokane County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer (show cause) docket — Superior court (unlawful detainer) Court page
- Filing fee
- $135 residential unlawful detainer initial filing; +$112 upon answer/other than default; $247 counter/cross/3rd-party claim Spokane County Clerk fee schedule
- 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)
- $1,531/month HUD
- Renter households
- 77,563 (36% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Spokane County (Spokane)
Eviction cases in Spokane County (Spokane) are heard by the Spokane County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer (show cause) docket (Superior court (unlawful detainer)).
- Spokane County Courthouse - Clerk's Office (Room 300); hearings in Courtroom 408 — 1116 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Show cause hearings are held in Courtroom 408 or by Zoom, scheduled every other week Monday-Thursday at 9:00 am per the court's Unlawful Detainer Week Schedule (the Clerk's page says UD dockets Mon-Thu 8:30 am - confirm). Ex parte orders in Courtroom 408 Mon-Thu 8:30-9:00 am or electronically via TrueFile. Free interpreters: 509-477-5790.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Spokane County (Spokane)
$135 residential unlawful detainer initial filing; +$112 upon answer/other than default; $247 counter/cross/3rd-party claim
Fee waiver available on a showing of indigency.
Source: Spokane County Clerk fee schedule
How eviction cases work locally
| Writ of restitution execution | Sheriff's Civil Division posts a 3-day or 5-day Notice to Vacate after receiving the writ, then schedules the physical eviction with the landlord; RCW 59.18 writs are good for 10 days. Source: Official source |
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| Stay of writ | Stay of Writ of Restitution packets are available from the Spokane County Bar Association at the courthouse and presented in the Ex Parte courtroom. Source: Official source |
The Washington eviction process
Washington state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Spokane County (Spokane):
- 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 Spokane County (Spokane)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Spokane, WA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,103 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,193 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,531 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,088 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,506 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Spokane County (Spokane): $1,283/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level tenant ordinance identified; City of Spokane rules are separate.
Eviction help in Spokane County (Spokane)
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.).
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. Spokane County: OCLA lists an oversight site-visit report for the Spokane County appointed-counsel program; the specific contracted provider was not confirmed on a loaded page. Source
Rental assistance
- SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) — Rental assistance outside Spokane city limits; (509) 456-7627
- City of Spokane Rental Assistance Program for Tenants — Rental assistance within City of Spokane; 1-855-582-3973
Other Washington counties
- Eviction in King County (Seattle)
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- Eviction in Clark County (Vancouver)
- Eviction in Thurston County (Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater)
- Eviction in Whatcom County (Bellingham)
- Eviction in Yakima County (Yakima)
- Eviction in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard)
Related
- Washington landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Washington
- Washington eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Washington (landlords)
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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.