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Eviction in Rock County, Wisconsin

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

Quick facts: eviction in Rock County

Eviction court
Rock County Circuit Court - Small Claims (Clerk of Circuit Court) — Circuit Court, small claims (Wisconsin) Court page
Filing fee
$94.50 small claims filing fee, which includes evictions ($22 filing fee + $51 court support services + $21.50 JINFO); e-filing fee $35 per party Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee, Forfeiture, Fine and Surcharge Tables (updated September 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)
$1,246/month HUD
Renter households
19,382 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Rock County

Eviction cases in Rock County are heard by the Rock County Circuit Court - Small Claims (Clerk of Circuit Court) (Circuit Court, small claims (Wisconsin)).

Court eviction page

Wisconsin evictions are filed as small claims actions in circuit court (the statewide fee table lists evictions under small claims). The state court directory lists the Rock County Circuit Court at the Courthouse, 51 S Main St, 5th Floor, Janesville; Clerk of Court fax (608) 743-2223.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Rock County

$94.50 small claims filing fee, which includes evictions ($22 filing fee + $51 court support services + $21.50 JINFO); e-filing fee $35 per party

Statewide fee. Sheriff service and writ of restitution fees are separate. No e-filing fee if a motion for waiver of costs and fees is granted under Wis. Stat. 814.29(1).

Source: Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee, Forfeiture, Fine and Surcharge Tables (updated September 2, 2026), Table 1

The Wisconsin eviction process

Wisconsin state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Rock County:

  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 Rock County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$900
1 bedroom$955
2 bedrooms$1,246
3 bedrooms$1,596
4 bedrooms$1,650

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Rock County: $1,037/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 Rock County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Rock County?
Eviction cases in Rock County are filed with the Rock County Circuit Court - Small Claims (Clerk of Circuit Court).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Rock County?
$94.50 small claims filing fee, which includes evictions ($22 filing fee + $51 court support services + $21.50 JINFO); e-filing fee $35 per party.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Rock County?
Legal Action of Wisconsin.
What is the fair market rent in Rock County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,246 per month (1-bedroom: $955).

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.