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Eviction timeline guide for landlords

Eviction Timeline by State 2026

How long does an eviction take? Compare uncontested and contested timelines across 51 states, sorted fastest to slowest. Timelines begin after the notice period expires and the landlord files in court.

51 states with data  ·   Fastest uncontested: 14–30 days (Louisiana)  ·   Slowest uncontested: 45–90 days (District of Columbia)

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Eviction Timeline by State: Full Comparison

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# State Uncontested Contested Filing Fee Statute Guides
1 District of Columbia · DC 45–90 days 90–210 days $15–$120 D.C. Code § 42-3201 et seq. (Rental Housing Act of 1985) Costs · Process
2 California · CA 35–60 days 75–180 days $240–$435 Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.12 Costs · Process
3 Alabama · AL 30–45 days 60–120 days $200–$300 Ala. Code § 35-9A (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
4 Arkansas · AR 30–60 days 90–150 days $165–$250 Ark. Code § 18-17 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) Costs · Process
5 Connecticut · CT 30–60 days 60–150 days $175–$250 Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
6 Delaware · DE 30–45 days 60–120 days $45–$125 25 Del. C. § 5101 et seq. (Residential Landlord-Tenant Code) Costs · Process
7 Hawaii · HI 30–60 days 75–150 days $155–$265 HRS § 521 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Code) Costs · Process
8 Illinois · IL 30–60 days 60–150 days $200–$400 735 ILCS 5/9 (Forcible Entry and Detainer) Costs · Process
9 Maine · ME 30–50 days 60–120 days $150–$200 14 M.R.S. § 6001 et seq. (Forcible Entry and Detainer) Costs · Process
10 Maryland · MD 30–45 days 45–120 days $50–$60 Md. Real Prop. § 8 (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
11 Massachusetts · MA 30–60 days 90–180 days $195–$295 M.G.L. c. 186 (Estates for Years and at Will) Costs · Process
12 Minnesota · MN 30–60 days 60–150 days $310–$410 Minn. Stat. § 504B (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
13 Mississippi · MS 30–60 days 60–120 days $75–$150 Miss. Code § 89-8 (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
14 New Hampshire · NH 30–50 days 60–120 days $130–$195 RSA § 540 (Actions Against Tenants) Costs · Process
15 New Jersey · NJ 30–60 days 90–180 days $50–$100 N.J.S.A. § 46:8 & N.J.S.A. § 2A:18 (Landlord and Tenant; Anti-Eviction Act) Costs · Process
16 New York · NY 30–90 days 90–210 days $45–$210 N.Y. RPL § 226 et seq. & RPAPL § 711 Costs · Process
17 Oregon · OR 30–60 days 60–150 days $165–$275 ORS § 90 (Residential Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
18 Pennsylvania · PA 30–60 days 60–150 days $130–$250 68 P.S. § 250.101 et seq. (Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951) Costs · Process
19 Rhode Island · RI 30–60 days 60–120 days $155–$250 R.I.G.L. § 34-18 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
20 Vermont · VT 30–60 days 60–150 days $295–$340 9 V.S.A. § 4451 et seq. (Residential Rental Agreements) Costs · Process
21 Washington · WA 30–60 days 60–150 days $83–$83 RCW § 59.18 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) Costs · Process
22 Alaska · AK 25–40 days 50–100 days $150–$250 Alaska Stat. § 34.03 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
23 Arizona · AZ 21–35 days 60–120 days $210–$350 A.R.S. § 33-1301 et seq. (Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
24 Colorado · CO 21–45 days 60–120 days $105–$200 C.R.S. § 38-12 (Tenants and Landlords) Costs · Process
25 Idaho · ID 21–45 days 45–120 days $160–$260 Idaho Code § 6-301 et seq. (Forcible Entry and Detainer) Costs · Process
26 Indiana · IN 21–45 days 45–100 days $150–$200 Ind. Code § 32-31 (Landlord-Tenant Relations) Costs · Process
27 Iowa · IA 21–40 days 45–100 days $95–$200 Iowa Code § 562A (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law) Costs · Process
28 Kansas · KS 21–45 days 45–100 days $120–$200 K.S.A. § 58-2540 et seq. (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
29 Kentucky · KY 21–45 days 45–120 days $150–$250 KRS § 383.500 et seq. (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
30 Michigan · MI 21–45 days 45–120 days $45–$150 MCL § 554.601 et seq. (Landlord-Tenant Relationships) Costs · Process
31 Missouri · MO 21–45 days 45–120 days $70–$180 RSMo § 441 (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
32 Montana · MT 21–45 days 45–120 days $90–$170 MCA § 70-24 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
33 Nebraska · NE 21–45 days 45–100 days $85–$200 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1401 et seq. (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
34 Nevada · NV 21–45 days 45–120 days $270–$360 NRS § 118A (Landlord and Tenant: Dwellings) Costs · Process
35 New Mexico · NM 21–45 days 45–120 days $132–$200 NMSA § 47-8 (Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act) Costs · Process
36 North Carolina · NC 21–45 days 45–100 days $150–$200 N.C.G.S. § 42 (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
37 North Dakota · ND 21–40 days 45–100 days $75–$150 N.D.C.C. § 47-16 (Leasing of Real Property) Costs · Process
38 Ohio · OH 21–45 days 45–120 days $160–$250 ORC § 5321 (Landlords and Tenants) Costs · Process
39 Oklahoma · OK 21–45 days 45–100 days $75–$175 41 O.S. § 101 et seq. (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
40 South Carolina · SC 21–45 days 45–100 days $110–$200 S.C. Code § 27-40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
41 South Dakota · SD 21–40 days 45–100 days $95–$180 SDCL § 43-32 (Lease of Real Property) Costs · Process
42 Tennessee · TN 21–45 days 45–120 days $200–$300 T.C.A. § 66-28 (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
43 Texas · TX 21–30 days 45–90 days $54–$125 Tex. Prop. Code § 91 & § 92 (Residential Tenancies) Costs · Process
44 Utah · UT 21–45 days 45–120 days $360–$460 Utah Code § 57-17 (Deposits) & § 78B-6-801 et seq. (Forcible Entry and Detainer) Costs · Process
45 Virginia · VA 21–45 days 45–120 days $58–$90 Va. Code § 55.1-1200 et seq. (Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) Costs · Process
46 West Virginia · WV 21–45 days 45–100 days $75–$150 W. Va. Code § 37-6 (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
47 Wisconsin · WI 21–45 days 45–120 days $95–$175 Wis. Stat. § 704 (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
48 Wyoming · WY 21–45 days 45–100 days $85–$175 Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1201 et seq. (Residential Rental Property) Costs · Process
49 Florida · FL 20–30 days 45–110 days $185–$400 Fla. Stat. § 83 Part II (Residential Tenancies) Costs · Process
50 Georgia · GA 14–30 days 45–90 days $60–$250 O.C.G.A. § 44-7 (Landlord and Tenant) Costs · Process
51 Louisiana · LA 14–30 days 30–90 days $170–$300 La. R.S. § 9:3251 et seq. (Louisiana Lease Law) Costs · Process

Timelines begin when the landlord files the UD/eviction complaint, after the cure notice period has run. Add 3–30+ days for the pre-filing notice period depending on your state and eviction reason. Data from published court fee schedules and state statutes. Last updated June 13, 2026. Not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has the fastest eviction process?

Louisiana is among the fastest with an uncontested eviction taking roughly 14–30 days.

Which state has the slowest eviction process?

District of Columbia tends to take the longest, with uncontested cases running 45–90 days and contested cases 90–210 days.

What is the difference between uncontested and contested eviction timelines?

An uncontested eviction is one where the tenant does not appear or does not file a valid defense. Contested cases go to trial; the tenant mounts a defense, which typically adds 30–90+ additional days and often requires an attorney.

Do eviction timelines include the notice period?

No. The timelines in this table begin after the notice period has expired and the landlord files with the court. Notice periods (3-day, 5-day, 30-day, etc.) add additional days before the clock on court proceedings starts.

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