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.
Michigan eviction at a glance
| Court | District court where the property is located (summary proceedings) |
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Michigan evictions are heard in the district court where the property is located (summary proceedings). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by MCL 554.134.
Step by step
- Notice for unpaid rent. A written 7-day demand for possession for nonpayment. (MCL 554.134)
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the district court where the property is located (summary proceedings). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Michigan Legal Help)
- 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. (Michigan Legal Help)
Statewide fees
| Eviction filing fee | Not verified Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published |
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| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Michigan hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the district court to confirm before you file.
General information
Not specific to Michigan
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
Wayne County, MI (about 156 miles away): landlord-tenant filing fee (possession only) $45
Call or visit the official office
Michigan Legal Help · Official website
Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.
Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.
Counties with verified local fees
Official resources
All Michigan counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
- Alcona County
- Alger County
- Allegan County
- Alpena County
- Antrim County
- Arenac County
- Baraga County
- Barry County
- Bay County
- Benzie County
- Berrien County
- Branch County
- Calhoun County
- Cass County
- Charlevoix County
- Cheboygan County
- Chippewa County
- Clare County
- Clinton County
- Crawford County
- Delta County
- Dickinson County
- Eaton County
- Emmet County
- Genesee County
- Gladwin County
- Gogebic County
- Grand Traverse County
- Gratiot County
- Hillsdale County
- Houghton County
- Huron County
- Ingham County
- Ionia County
- Iosco County
- Iron County
- Isabella County
- Jackson County
- Kalamazoo County
- Kalkaska County
- Kent County
- Keweenaw County
- Lake County
- Lapeer County
- Leelanau County
- Lenawee County
- Livingston County
- Luce County
- Mackinac County
- Macomb County
- Manistee County
- Marquette County
- Mason County
- Mecosta County
- Menominee County
- Midland County
- Missaukee County
- Monroe County
- Montcalm County
- Montmorency County
- Muskegon County
- Newaygo County
- Oakland County
- Oceana County
- Ogemaw County
- Ontonagon County
- Osceola County
- Oscoda County
- Otsego County
- Ottawa County
- Presque Isle County
- Roscommon County
- Saginaw County
- St. Clair County
- St. Joseph County
- Sanilac County
- Schoolcraft County
- Shiawassee County
- Tuscola County
- Van Buren County
- Washtenaw County
- Wayne County
- Wexford County
Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in Michigan?
District court where the property is located (summary proceedings).
How much notice does a Michigan landlord have to give?
A written 7-day demand for possession for nonpayment.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Michigan?
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.