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Eviction in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire), Wisconsin

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

Quick facts: eviction in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)

Eviction court
Eau Claire County Circuit Court - Small Claims — Circuit Court (small claims eviction) Court page
Filing fee
Small claims filing fee $94.50 plus service fees. Evictions must be personally served (private process server or sheriff; contact the agency for rates). Eau Claire County Clerk of Courts - Frequently Asked Questions
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)
$1,181/month HUD
Renter households
17,427 (39% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)

Eviction cases in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire) are heard by the Eau Claire County Circuit Court - Small Claims (Circuit Court (small claims eviction)).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

Evictions are small claims cases. All eviction cases are heard by the Court Commissioner via Zoom on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. (eviction pre-trial conferences; Meeting ID 967 4470 6592); appearance instructions come with the summons and complaint, and parties should not come to the courthouse for the hearing. A copy of the lease must be filed with an eviction action. The clerk does not accept filings by email.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)

Small claims filing fee $94.50 plus service fees. Evictions must be personally served (private process server or sheriff; contact the agency for rates).

Fee waiver: Petition for Waiver of Filing and Service Fees/Affidavit of Indigency (Form CV-410).

Source: Eau Claire County Clerk of Courts - Frequently Asked Questions

How eviction cases work locally

Remote eviction hearingsAll eviction hearings are held by Zoom with the Court Commissioner, Mondays at 2:00 p.m.
Source: Official source
After a mediated agreementThe court posts an Eviction Claim form (SC-5400VA) for use when a mediated agreement is not followed.
Source: Official source

The Wisconsin eviction process

Wisconsin state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Eau Claire County (Eau Claire):

  1. Serve a written termination notice under ch. 704 (5-day, 14-day, 28-day, or 30-day, depending on tenancy and ground)
  2. File the summons and complaint in circuit court (small claims); the complaint must be served with the summons
  3. Return date is 5–25 days after the summons is issued; service must be at least 5 days before the return date
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Writ of restitution delivered to the sheriff (must be received within 30 days of issuance)
  7. 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 Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Eau Claire, WI MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$932
1 bedroom$962
2 bedrooms$1,181
3 bedrooms$1,582
4 bedrooms$1,588

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire): $1,064/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)?
Eviction cases in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire) are filed with the Eau Claire County Circuit Court - Small Claims.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)?
Small claims filing fee $94.50 plus service fees. Evictions must be personally served (private process server or sheriff; contact the agency for rates).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)?
Legal Action of Wisconsin.
What is the fair market rent in Eau Claire County (Eau Claire)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,181 per month (1-bedroom: $962).

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.