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.
Florida eviction at a glance
| Court | County court in the county where the property is located |
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Florida evictions run through county court under the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) and a fast 'summary procedure'. Filing and sheriff service fees are set by state statute, so they are the same in every county.
Step by step
- Notice. For unpaid rent, a 3-day notice to pay or vacate (weekends and legal holidays excluded). For other lease violations, a 7-day notice. (Fla. Stat. §83.56)
- File in county court. File the complaint for possession with the clerk and have the sheriff (or a certified process server) serve each tenant. (Fla. Stat. §34.041 (filing fees))
- Tenant response. The tenant has 5 days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) after service to respond and, if rent is disputed, deposit it into the court registry. (Fla. Stat. ch. 83, Part II)
- Judgment and writ. After judgment for possession the clerk issues a writ of possession. The sheriff posts it and puts the landlord in possession after 24 hours. (Fla. Stat. §83.62)
Statewide fees
| Eviction (removal of tenant) filing fee | $185 As listed by county clerks, e.g. Hillsborough; statutory basis §34.041(1)(a)8 plus add-ons Source: Hillsborough Clerk fee schedule |
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| Sheriff service of summons, per defendant | $40 Source: Fla. Stat. §30.231(1)(a) |
| Writ of possession (sheriff) | Not verified Set per sheriff's office; see county pages |
Filing and summons service are statewide. Writ-of-possession charges vary by sheriff.
Counties with verified local fees
Official resources
All Florida counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
- Alachua County
- Baker County
- Bay County
- Bradford County
- Brevard County
- Broward County
- Calhoun County
- Charlotte County
- Citrus County
- Clay County
- Collier County
- Columbia County
- DeSoto County
- Dixie County
- Duval County
- Escambia County
- Flagler County
- Franklin County
- Gadsden County
- Gilchrist County
- Glades County
- Gulf County
- Hamilton County
- Hardee County
- Hendry County
- Hernando County
- Highlands County
- Hillsborough County
- Holmes County
- Indian River County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Lafayette County
- Lake County
- Lee County
- Leon County
- Levy County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Manatee County
- Marion County
- Martin County
- Miami-Dade County
- Monroe County
- Nassau County
- Okaloosa County
- Okeechobee County
- Orange County
- Osceola County
- Palm Beach County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- St. Johns County
- St. Lucie County
- Santa Rosa County
- Sarasota County
- Seminole County
- Sumter County
- Suwannee County
- Taylor County
- Union County
- Volusia County
- Wakulla County
- Walton County
- Washington County
Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in Florida?
County court in the county where the property is located.
How much notice does a Florida landlord have to give?
For unpaid rent, a 3-day notice to pay or vacate (weekends and legal holidays excluded). For other lease violations, a 7-day notice.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Florida?
Eviction (removal of tenant) filing fee: $185. As listed by county clerks, e.g. Hillsborough; statutory basis §34.041(1)(a)8 plus add-ons. Filing and summons service are statewide. Writ-of-possession charges vary by sheriff.