United States · OR

Evicting a bad tenant in Oregon costs ~$6,788.

That's the typical combined hit from filing fees, 1months of lost rent, property damage, legal costs, and turnover — per bad tenant. Here's the full breakdown and a calculator for your specific situation.

Filing fee

$88

Circuit Court (FED)

Avg timeline

30 days

~4 weeks

Lost rent

$1,700

1 months at $1,700/mo

Property damage

$2,500

Beyond security deposit

Legal fees

$1,000

Attorney + court costs

Turnover

$1,500

Repairs, cleaning, re-listing

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How Oregon handles evictions

Statewide rent cap and just-cause eviction rules apply.

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Filing → unit re-rented

Beyond security deposit

Court filing fee

$88

Lost rent during process

1 months at $1,700/mo

$1,700

Property damage

$2,500

Legal fees

$1,000

Turnover & re-listing

$1,500

Estimated total loss

$6,788

That's what one bad tenant typically costs a Oregon landlord.

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Oregon eviction cost FAQ

How much does it cost to evict someone in Oregon?

A typical contested eviction in Oregon costs around $6,788 all-in: a $88 filing fee, roughly 1 months of lost rent ($1,700 at a typical $1,700/mo), plus legal fees, property damage beyond the deposit, and turnover costs. Uncontested cases cost less.

How long does an eviction take in Oregon?

About 30 days (~4 weeks) on average from notice to lockout. Statewide rent cap and just-cause eviction rules apply.

How much is the eviction filing fee in Oregon?

$88, filed with the Circuit Court (FED). Service, writ, and execution fees are typically extra and vary by county/court.

What court handles evictions in Oregon?

Evictions in Oregon are handled by the Circuit Court (FED).

Sources & methodology

Filing fees and timelines reflect the Circuit Court (FED) and public tribunal fee schedules; cost figures are estimates compiled from public court schedules, Eviction Lab, and state guides — actual costs vary by county, contest status, and market conditions.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

Oregon landlord-tenant laws

Deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures for Oregon.

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