In court-decided eviction outcomes for Lincoln Beach, OR, tenants prevail in roughly 48.8% 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
146d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Lincoln Beach, OR until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 146 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$7.5–18.9k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Lincoln Beach, OR costs landlords $7,490 to $18,942 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$884
15% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Lincoln Beach, OR is $884 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 15% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
14.4%
of households
14.4% of occupied housing units in Lincoln Beach, OR 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
9.3%
4.1% unemp.
9.3% of Lincoln Beach, OR residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 4.1%. 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.
Time machine
Scrub 50 years
197619861996200620162026
2026
● LIVE · today◀ REPLAY · historical
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
Dem margin +18.4% (2024)
6.2
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.2
State political climate
Oregon legislature & governorship
7.2
Economic stress
9.3% poverty · 4.1% unemp.
5.4
Supply constraint
$884 average · 14.4% renters
3.9
Rent Control risk
14.5% of income on rent
1.5
Eviction process difficulty
146 days filing → judgment
7.3
Tenant organizing strength
14.4% renters
3.3
Housing court bias
County bench composition
3.2
Geographic context
Risk heat across Lincoln Beach and the region
Click any city to see its score
How Lincoln Beach compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Lincoln County
Low
#8of 12 cities
#8 of 12 cities in Lincoln County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Oregon
Moderate
#194of 425 cities
#194 of 425 cities in Oregon for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
6.5
/ 10 · ELEVATED
The verdict
A Elevated-tier market.
Composite 6.5/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+3.9 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
146d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $884/mo. A contested eviction takes 146 days and costs $7,490–$18,942 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
14.4%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 2,434 residents, 14.4% rent. 15% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 9.3% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.2
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.2 and 6.2 (Dem margin +18.4% (2024)). State climate at 7.2, a tenant-leaning legislature.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
7.2
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 7.2/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 7.3, housing court bias 3.2, rent-control risk 1.5. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +2.3 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
5.4
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 5.4. Supply constraint: 3.9. The numbers behind those: 9.3% poverty, 4.1% unemployment, 15% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Lincoln Beach sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Lincoln Beach · 146d · ~$13.2k all-in ($91/day) · score 6.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Lincoln Beach, Oregon, presents an elevated-friction market where documented notices and proactive screening matter. The Eviction Risk Score is 6.5/10 (ELEVATED 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 Elevated-friction market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Lincoln Beach is a city of 2,434 residents where 14.4% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 14.5% of income on rent. At an average rent of $884/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 Lincoln Beach eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 7.3/10, 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 Lincoln Beach closes 146 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 Lincoln Beach's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 3.2/10 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 Lincoln Beach runs $7,490 to $18,942 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 146 days of typical timeline and $884/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.3/10 in Lincoln Beach, and the city has limited rent control exposure (1.5/10). 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 Oregon, 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 Lincoln Beach: 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 ELEVATED 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 Oregon's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $18,942 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Lincoln Beach
Trap · PRACTICAL TRAP
Compare Lincoln Beach to neighboring cities in Lincoln County via the grid below. The 4.6/10 score is computed from nine sub-factors plus a state-law multiplier under ORS 90 + SB 608. Lincoln County 2020 presidential margin: D+16.0. Cross-reference the state overview link in the guides section for Oregon statutory detail.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant in Lincoln Beach for no reason?
Generally, no, not after the first year of tenancy. Oregon has a statewide just-cause eviction law. You need a valid, legally recognized reason like non-payment of rent, lease violations, or specific landlord-related reasons (like moving in yourself) to terminate a tenancy after 12 months. Before the first year, a 90-day no-cause notice is usually permitted.
Q2
How long does an eviction typically take in Lincoln Beach?
The typical eviction timeline in Lincoln Beach, OR, is 146 days from start to finish. This includes notice periods, court proceedings, and the final lockout. It's a long process, so preparation and quick action on your part are crucial.
Q3
What are the biggest risks for landlords in Lincoln Beach?
The biggest risks are the high cost ($7,490, $18,942) and long timeline (146 days) of evictions, coupled with the state's just-cause requirement. Missteps in the process or incorrect notices can lead to significant delays and increased expenses. Additionally, be aware of Oregon tenant protections like source-of-income discrimination laws.
Q4
How much can I charge for a security deposit in Lincoln Beach?
You can charge up to 2.00 months' rent for a security deposit in Lincoln Beach. Remember, you must return it within 31 days after the tenant moves out, along with an itemized statement of any deductions.
Q5
When should I get an attorney for an eviction in Lincoln Beach?
You should strongly consider consulting an attorney as soon as you anticipate filing an eviction, ideally before serving any official notices. Given the complexity and high cost of evictions in Oregon, having legal guidance from the outset can save you time, money, and prevent costly mistakes.
A 6.5/10 places Lincoln Beach in the 59th percentile of Oregon 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 risen sharply 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.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Lincoln Beach (6.5/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
