By LaDonna, Evictions Done For You | 20+ years of property management | Updated October 2026
Pasco County handles a few eviction steps differently from its neighbors.
You can file on either side of the county, you can pay a little extra to have the Clerk prepare your summons, and when it's time for the writ of possession, the Clerk sends it to the Sheriff for you.
This guide covers where to file, what each step costs, and how to get your property back.
1. Serve a 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate, and wait the full 3 business days.
2. File your Complaint for Eviction with the Pasco Clerk.
3. Have the tenant served. They get 5 business days to respond.
4. No response? File a Motion for Clerk's Default and a proposed Final Judgment.
5. After judgment, request the Writ of Possession. The Clerk forwards it to the Sheriff. For every step in detail, see our complete Florida Eviction Process guide → /florida-eviction-process
Online: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (24/7)
In person, Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
West Pasco Judicial Center
7530 Little Road, Suite 105, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center (East Pasco)
38053 Live Oak Avenue, Suite 205, Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 521-4542
Mailing: P.O. Box 338, New Port Richey, FL 34656 | (727) 847-8031
Clerk payments: cash, credit card, or check (checks must be drawn on a Florida bank), payable to the Clerk & Comptroller.
☐ Your original Complaint for Eviction, with a copy of the 3-day notice attached
☐ Two sets of copies of the complaint for each tenant, each with a stamped envelope
☐ One copy for your records
☐ Filing fee: about $185
☐ Summons: $10 if you prepare it, or $17 to have the Clerk prepare and issue it
When you file the Final Judgment, bring one copy and one stamped envelope for each tenant.
Pasco asks landlords to use a process server from the county's approved list.
After the judge signs your Final Judgment, request the Writ of Possession from the Clerk and include the $90 Sheriff's fee, payable to the Pasco County Sheriff.
The Clerk forwards your paperwork and payment to the Sheriff, who will contact you and post the writ on the property. The tenant then has 24 hours to leave.
Pay with a cashier's check, money order, or business check.
The Sheriff's Civil Unit does not accept personal checks.
Pasco Sheriff's Office, Civil Process Unit (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
West: 7432 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654 | (727) 815-7188
East: 36409 County Road 52, Dade City, FL 33525 | (352) 518-5001
Filing fee (Clerk): about $185
Summons: $10 (you prepare) or $17 (Clerk prepares)
Serving the summons: varies by process server
Writ of possession (Sheriff): $90
Court and Sheriff total: about $285 to $292, plus service and postage
Q: How long does an eviction take in Pasco County, Florida?
A: An uncontested eviction typically takes 4 to 5 weeks from the date the 3-day notice is served, assuming all paperwork is filed correctly and the tenant does not respond.
Q: What court handles evictions in Pasco County, FL?
A, Evictions are filed with the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller. Offices in Dade City and New Port Richey accept filings. Main phone (727) 847-8199.
Q: Do weekends count in a Florida 3-day eviction notice?
A: No. Saturdays, Sundays, and Florida legal holidays are excluded from the 3-day count. Only business days count.
Q: What forms do I need to file an eviction in Pasco County, Florida?
A: You will need a civil cover sheet, Complaint for Eviction, Summons (form 1.923(a) for possession only or 1.923(b) for possession and back rent), your 3-day notice, and a copy of the lease if one exists.
Q: How much does it cost to file a Summons in Pasco County, FL?
A: $10 if you prepare the summons yourself, or $17 if the Clerk prepares and issues it.
Q: Can a tenant stop the eviction by paying after I file?
A: The tenant can deposit the full amount of disputed rent into the Court Registry within 5 business days of being served. If they do, the case may be dismissed. Once a default judgment is entered, payment generally does not stop the process.
Q: How do I get a writ of possession in Pasco County?
A: Request it from the Clerk and include the $90 Sheriff's fee, payable to the Pasco County Sheriff. The Clerk forwards it to the Sheriff, who contacts you and posts the writ.
Q: What happens after a writ of possession is issued in Pasco County, FL?
A: Deliver the writ with $90 fee to PCSO Civil Process Unit. West office: 7432 Little Road, New Port Richey. East office: 36409 County Road 52, Dade City. Tenant has 24 hours to vacate.
Q: Does a tenant in Pasco County have to appear in court for an eviction?
A: Not necessarily. If the tenant does not file a written response within 5 business days of being served, a default judgment can be entered without a court hearing.
Q: What is the difference between possession-only and possession plus rent eviction in Pasco County?
A: A possession-only eviction (form 1.923(a)) asks the court solely to remove the tenant. A possession plus rent case (form 1.923(b)) also seeks a money judgment for unpaid rent. Possession-only cases move faster and are simpler to file without an attorney.
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