Evicting a bad tenant in Missouri costs ~$6,180.
How Missouri handles evictions
One of the cheapest filing fees in the country.
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Missouri eviction cost FAQ
How much does it cost to evict someone in Missouri?
TenantFort estimates a contested eviction in Missouri at around $6,180 all-in: a $30 filing fee, roughly 1 months of lost rent ($1,150 at a typical $1,150/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 Missouri?
Roughly 30 days (~4 weeks) from notice to lockout, as an estimate; contested cases take longer. One of the cheapest filing fees in the country.
How much is the eviction filing fee in Missouri?
$30, filed with the Associate Circuit Court. Service, writ, and execution fees are typically extra and vary by county/court.
What court handles evictions in Missouri?
Evictions in Missouri are handled by the Associate Circuit Court.
Sources & methodology
The filing fee is the Associate Circuit 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 Missouri. 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.