Eviction in Yakima County (Yakima), Washington
Where eviction cases are filed in Yakima County (Yakima), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Yakima County (Yakima)
- Eviction court
- Yakima County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer dockets — Superior court (unlawful detainer) Court page
- Filing fee
- $247 residential unlawful detainer (summons, complaint and order to show cause); $135 if filed for an order of default; +$112 when an answer is filed or other orders are entered Yakima County Clerk's Fees - Transaction Codes & Fees, effective 7/27/2025 (RCW 36.18.020, 36.18.012)
- 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)
- $1,374/month HUD
- Renter households
- 33,464 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Yakima County (Yakima)
Eviction cases in Yakima County (Yakima) are heard by the Yakima County Superior Court - Unlawful Detainer dockets (Superior court (unlawful detainer)).
- Yakima County Clerk's Office (Main) — 128 N 2nd Street, Room 323, Yakima, WA 98901 (509-574-1430; Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) · website
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Unlawful detainer dockets are held Mondays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. The court has rescinded its eviction-resolution standing order and has a standing order on appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in unlawful detainers.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Yakima County (Yakima)
$247 residential unlawful detainer (summons, complaint and order to show cause); $135 if filed for an order of default; +$112 when an answer is filed or other orders are entered
From the clerk's official fee schedule PDF (effective 7/27/2025). Counterclaim/cross/third-party $247; commercial unlawful detainer $290. A fee waiver requires a court order.
How eviction cases work locally
| Mediation | The court's eviction page links to the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima for mediation resources. 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 Yakima County (Yakima):
- 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 Yakima County (Yakima)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Yakima, WA MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,040 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,047 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,374 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,911 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,093 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Yakima County (Yakima): $1,109/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 Yakima County (Yakima)
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. Yakima County Superior Court has a standing order on appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in unlawful detainers; the court refers tenants to the Eviction Defense Screening Line. Source
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Related
- Washington landlord-tenant law
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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.