Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.
Connecticut eviction at a glance
| Court | Superior Court, housing session or geographical area (summary process) |
|---|
Connecticut evictions are heard in the superior Court, housing session or geographical area (summary process). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-23, §47a-15a.
Step by step
- Notice for unpaid rent. Wait until rent is 9 days late (4 days for weekly tenancies), then serve a Notice to Quit through a state marshal giving at least 3 full days to move out. (Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-23, §47a-15a)
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the superior Court, housing session or geographical area (summary process). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (CT Judicial: A Landlord's Guide to Eviction)
- Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (CT Judicial: A Landlord's Guide to Eviction)
Statewide fees
| Eviction filing fee | $175 Summary process entry fee (fee waiver form JD-CV-120 available) Source: CT Judicial: Residential Summary Process (Landlord) |
|---|---|
| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
The filing fee is set statewide. Service and writ fees vary by county.
All Connecticut counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
- Capitol Planning Region
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Northwest Hills Planning Region
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Western Connecticut Planning Region
Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in Connecticut?
Superior Court, housing session or geographical area (summary process).
How much notice does a Connecticut landlord have to give?
Wait until rent is 9 days late (4 days for weekly tenancies), then serve a Notice to Quit through a state marshal giving at least 3 full days to move out.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Connecticut?
Eviction filing fee: $175. Summary process entry fee (fee waiver form JD-CV-120 available). The filing fee is set statewide. Service and writ fees vary by county.