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Cuyahoga County eviction fees
Verified 2026-10-04 Court: Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division (City of Cleveland properties; other cities use their own municipal courts)
| Filing fee | $110 Source: Cleveland Housing Court eviction filing info (2026) |
|---|---|
| Each additional adult named | $7 Source: Cleveland Housing Court eviction filing info (2026) |
Cuyahoga County has several municipal courts. These fees apply to the Cleveland Housing Court only.
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Ohio eviction steps
- 3-day notice. Serve a written notice to leave the premises at least 3 days before filing, delivered by certified mail, by hand, or left at the premises, with the statutory warning language. (Ohio Rev. Code §1923.04)
- File the complaint. File in the municipal or county court for the property's location; the clerk issues the summons. (Ohio Rev. Code Chapter 1923)
- Hearing. The court sets a hearing date on the summons. Bring the lease, ledger and a copy of the notice.
- Writ and set-out. After judgment, the landlord requests a writ of restitution (execution); the court bailiff supervises the move-out.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Cuyahoga County, Ohio?
Filing fee: $110; Each additional adult named: $7.
Where do I file an eviction in Cuyahoga County?
Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division (City of Cleveland properties; other cities use their own municipal courts).