Eviction Timeline by State 2026: Fastest & Slowest States Compared

⚡ Fastest Eviction State

Louisiana

Uncontested: 14–30 days after filing

Contested: 30–90 days

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🐢 Slowest Eviction State

District of Columbia

Uncontested: 45–90 days after filing

Contested: 90–210 days

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# ▼	State ↕	Uncontested ↕	Contested ↕	Filing Fee ↕	Statute	Full Guide
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 § 1940 et seq. & Cal. Civ. Proc. § 1161	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 April 29, 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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