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Eviction in Monongalia County, West Virginia

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

Quick facts: eviction in Monongalia County

Eviction court
Monongalia County Magistrate Court — Magistrate court (circuit court also has jurisdiction) Court page
Notice before filing (state law)
No pre-filing notice required by statute. Landlord may file a verified petition for summary relief for rent arrears directly in magistrate or circuit court. West Virginia rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,099/month HUD
Renter households
18,811 (42% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Monongalia County

Eviction cases in Monongalia County are heard by the Monongalia County Magistrate Court (Magistrate court (circuit court also has jurisdiction)).

Court eviction page

Monongalia County has six magistrates, all at the Monongalia County Justice Center in Morgantown.

The West Virginia eviction process

West Virginia state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Monongalia County:

  1. No statutory pre-filing notice required for summary relief based on rent arrears, lease breach, or damage (W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1)
  2. Owner or agent files a verified petition for summary relief for wrongful occupation of residential rental property
  3. Court sets a hearing 5 to 10 judicial days after filing; tenant is served by Rule 4 service or certified mail, return receipt requested
  4. Tenant may file and serve a written defense within 5 days of receiving the notice; a jury demand must be made within 5 days of service
  5. If the tenant files no answer or appearance, the court grants immediate possession; otherwise a hearing is held on the tenant's defenses
  6. Order grants possession and sets the date the tenant must vacate
  7. If the tenant stays past that date, the sheriff removes the tenant

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Rent in Monongalia County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Morgantown, WV MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$871
1 bedroom$877
2 bedrooms$1,099
3 bedrooms$1,318
4 bedrooms$1,657

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Monongalia County: $987/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Monongalia County

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Section 8 and public housing in Monongalia County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Monongalia County?
Eviction cases in Monongalia County are filed with the Monongalia County Magistrate Court.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Monongalia County?
Legal Aid of West Virginia - Morgantown Office.
What is the fair market rent in Monongalia County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,099 per month (1-bedroom: $877).

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.