Eviction in Brown County (Green Bay), Wisconsin
Where eviction cases are filed in Brown County (Green Bay), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Brown County (Green Bay)
- Eviction court
- Brown County Circuit Court - Small Claims (Clerk of Circuit Court) — Circuit Court, small claims (Wisconsin) Court page
- Filing fee
- $94.50 small claims filing fee (includes evictions): $22 filing fee + $51 court support services + $21.50 JINFO surcharge; plus $35 per party if eFiled Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee, Forfeiture, Fine and Surcharge Tables (updated Sept. 2, 2026), Table 1
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Month-to-month/week-to-week: 5-day pay-or-vacate notice, or (month-to-month only) a 14-day notice to vacate with no right to cure. Lease of 1 year or less: 5-day pay-or-vacate; if the tenant was late within the past year, a 14-day notice to vacate. Lease over 1 year: 30-day notice to pay. Wisconsin rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,164/month HUD
- Renter households
- 37,727 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Brown County (Green Bay)
Eviction cases in Brown County (Green Bay) are heard by the Brown County Circuit Court - Small Claims (Clerk of Circuit Court) (Circuit Court, small claims (Wisconsin)).
- Brown County Courthouse - Clerk of Circuit Court — 100 South Jefferson Street, Green Bay, WI 54301 (mail: P.O. Box 23600, Green Bay, WI 54305-3600) · website
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Wisconsin evictions are small claims actions in circuit court. Clerk of Circuit Court (Civil/Family/Small Claims): (920) 448-4155; hours 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Public entrance is on the Walnut Street side.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Brown County (Green Bay)
$94.50 small claims filing fee (includes evictions): $22 filing fee + $51 court support services + $21.50 JINFO surcharge; plus $35 per party if eFiled
Statewide fee. Sheriff service and writ of restitution fees are separate. The court may waive fees for those who cannot afford them.
Source: Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee, Forfeiture, Fine and Surcharge Tables (updated Sept. 2, 2026), Table 1
The Wisconsin eviction process
Wisconsin state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Brown County (Green Bay):
- Serve a written termination notice under ch. 704 (5-day, 14-day, 28-day, or 30-day, depending on tenancy and ground)
- File the summons and complaint in circuit court (small claims); the complaint must be served with the summons
- Return date is 5–25 days after the summons is issued; service must be at least 5 days before the return date
- Tenant may answer orally or in writing at the return date; if a defense is raised, a trial on possession must be completed within 30 days of the return date
- Order for judgment for restitution; court may stay the writ up to 30 days for hardship if the tenant pays rent owed and occupancy charges
- Writ of restitution delivered to the sheriff (must be received within 30 days of issuance)
- Sheriff executes the writ, removes the tenant and property, and returns the writ within 10 days of receiving it
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Rent in Brown County (Green Bay)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Green Bay, WI HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $867 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $931 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,164 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,545 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,618 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Brown County (Green Bay): $1,031/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.
Eviction help in Brown County (Green Bay)
Free legal help
- Legal Action of Wisconsin — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents statewide, including evictions; offices include Green Bay and Milwaukee. Intake (855) 947-2529.
Other Wisconsin counties
- Eviction in Milwaukee County (Milwaukee)
- Eviction in Dane County (Madison)
- Eviction in Waukesha County (Waukesha)
Related
- Wisconsin landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Wisconsin (landlords)
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.