Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
18.6%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Cohoe, AK, tenants prevail in roughly 18.6% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
43d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Cohoe, AK until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 43 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$1.7–4.8k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Cohoe, AK costs landlords $1,700 to $4,822 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,174
34% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Cohoe, AK is $1,174 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 34% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
12.2%
of households
12.2% of occupied housing units in Cohoe, AK are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
18.0%
14.3% unemp.
18.0% of Cohoe, AK residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 14.3%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
1.8
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.7
State political climate
Alaska legislature & governorship
2.2
Economic stress
18.0% poverty · 14.3% unemp.
8.5
Supply constraint
$1,174 average · 12.2% renters
3.5
Rent Control risk
33.8% of income on rent
7.6
Eviction process difficulty
43 days filing → judgment
2.0
Tenant organizing strength
12.2% renters
3.5
Housing court bias
County bench composition
7.6
Geographic context
Risk heat across Cohoe and the region
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How Cohoe compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Kenai Peninsula Borough
Very High
#2of 37 cities
#2 of 37 cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Alaska
High
#38of 353 cities
#38 of 353 cities in Alaska for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
3.5
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 3.5/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+1.0 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
43d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,174/mo. A contested eviction takes 43 days and costs $1,700–$4,822 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
12.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 1,598 residents, 12.2% rent. 34% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 18.0% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
2.8
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 1.8 and 3.7. State climate at 2.2, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
2.2
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 2.2/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 2, housing court bias 7.6, rent-control risk 7.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-3.0 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
8.5
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 8.5. Supply constraint: 3.5. The numbers behind those: 18.0% poverty, 14.3% unemployment, 34% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Cohoe sits in the quick & cheap quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Cohoe · 43d · ~$3.3k all-in ($76/day) · score 3.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Cohoe, Alaska, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 3.5/10 (LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Cohoe is a city of 1,598 residents where 12.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 33.8% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,174/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Cohoe eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 2/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Cohoe closes 43 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Cohoe's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 7.6/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Cohoe runs $1,700 to $4,822 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 43 days of typical timeline and $1,174/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.5/10 in Cohoe, and the city carries meaningful rent control exposure (7.6/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Alaska, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Cohoe: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Alaska's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $4,822 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Cohoe
Trap · 18.0%
Local poverty rate is 18.0%, and the rent-burden distribution skews the eviction-filings curve toward higher volume in Kenai Peninsula County. Rent-control-risk sub-score: 7.6/10. Tenant organizing is most active in the rental concentration corridors.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What's the absolute fastest I can evict someone in Cohoe?
The absolute fastest, assuming a non-payment situation and the tenant vacates immediately after the 7-day notice, is about 7-10 days. However, if they don't leave, you're looking at the average 43-day timeline, sometimes longer. Don't count on the "fastest."
Q2
Can I evict a tenant for having pets if my lease says "no pets"?
Yes, if your lease specifically prohibits pets, you can issue a notice to cure or quit. This is typically a 10-day notice. If they don't remove the pet within that time, you can proceed with an eviction. Be sure to check for any exceptions like service animals.
Q3
Do I need an attorney for an eviction in Cohoe?
While you're not legally required to have an attorney, it's highly recommended, especially if the tenant contests the eviction. A lawyer understands the nuances of Alaska Stat. § 34.03 and can prevent procedural errors that could delay or derail your case. For Kenai Peninsula Borough, having local counsel can be invaluable. See our Kenai Peninsula Borough eviction guide.
Q4
What if my tenant claims they can't pay due to a job loss?
Sympathy aside, a job loss doesn't negate their obligation to pay rent. You must still follow the eviction process for non-payment. You can, however, offer a payment plan or discuss a "cash for keys" agreement as a compassionate alternative to a formal eviction.
Q5
How often should I inspect my rental property in Cohoe?
You can inspect periodically, usually every 3-6 months, to ensure the property is being maintained. However, you must provide reasonable notice to the tenant (typically 24-48 hours) before entering, except in emergencies. Your lease should specify entry terms.
Q6
Are there any tenant protections I should be aware of in Cohoe?
Alaska has the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Alaska Stat. § 34.03), which outlines tenant rights regarding habitable living conditions, proper notice for entry, and security deposit returns. While there's no statewide just-cause or source-of-income protection, you must still adhere to federal fair housing laws. Check out our Alaska tenant protections guide.
A 3.5/10 places Cohoe in the 91st percentile of Alaska cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
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