Evicting a bad tenant in Indiana costs ~$6,461.
How Indiana handles evictions
Small claims for lower-value cases.
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Indiana eviction cost FAQ
How much does it cost to evict someone in Indiana?
TenantFort estimates a contested eviction in Indiana at around $6,461 all-in: a $141 filing fee, roughly 1.2 months of lost rent ($1,320 at a typical $1,100/mo), plus legal fees, property damage beyond the deposit, and turnover costs, using national planning figures for those three. Uncontested cases cost less.
How long does an eviction take in Indiana?
Roughly 35 days (~5 weeks) from notice to lockout, as an estimate; contested cases take longer. Small claims for lower-value cases.
How much is the eviction filing fee in Indiana?
$141, filed with the Small Claims / Superior Court. Service, writ, and execution fees are typically extra and vary by county/court.
What court handles evictions in Indiana?
Evictions in Indiana are handled by the Small Claims / Superior Court.
Sources & methodology
The filing fee is the Small Claims / Superior Court's published fee; it has not yet been checked against the official fee schedule for this page, so confirm it with the court before you file. The timeline and typical rent are estimates. Property damage ($2,500), legal fees ($1,000) and turnover ($1,500) are round planning figures, the same for every state, not costs measured in Indiana. Real costs vary by county, whether the tenant contests, and the market.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.