How much does an eviction cost in Washington? (2026)
Attorney fee $2,500 flat, plus estimated court costs by county below. Updated 2026-08-05 · Court: Superior Court
The two parts of the bill
1. Attorney fee: $2,500, flat and in writing before any charge. Covers notice review, preparing and filing the case, and a licensed attorney handling an uncontested Washington eviction from filing through judgment.
2. Court and service costs, billed at the amount charged. Filing fees are set by each county court; writ and lockout fees apply only if the tenant does not move after judgment. We show estimates for your county. Costs are billed at the amount the court or officer charges, with no markup.
Court costs by county
| County | Filing fee | Writ of possession | Service | Each added defendant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | $45 | $105 | $150 | $85 |
| Snohomish County | $45 | $257 | per county schedule | per county schedule |
| Spokane County | $45 | $150 | per county schedule | per county schedule |
| King County | $45 | $162 | per county schedule | per county schedule |
| Clark County | $45 | per county schedule | per county schedule | per county schedule |
Court fees are set by the courts and change without notice; amounts shown were last reviewed 2026-08-05 and are confirmed against the court's current schedule when your case is filed. County not listed? We show current figures in your portal before each cost is incurred; the amount charged controls.
Pierce County: City of Tacoma properties: local ordinance. The Firm may decline them or quote them separately in writing.
King County: Sheriff writ queue currently runs ~90 days. City of Seattle properties: local ordinance. The Firm may decline them or quote them separately in writing.
Pierce County: Not in this figure: the sheriff's mileage ($10 at least), a bridge toll where one applies, and $85 an hour after the first when the county's aid is needed.
Snohomish County: The sheriff's figure is its advance fee. Snohomish County bills further hours and mileage.
King County: Not in this figure: the sheriff's mileage, which King County adds by address, $1 to $194 in its 2026 table.
Clark County: Not in this figure: the sheriff's fee for the writ, which Clark County sets. It is billed at the amount the sheriff charges.
How long it takes
Typical uncontested case in Washington: 2–4 months (longer in King County). Contested cases take longer. Courts control the calendar, so treat these timelines as typical ranges, not commitments. Governing law: RCW 59.12; RCW 59.18.057, .650, .640; HB 1217 (2025 rent cap).
Estimate your total
Pick your county and number of defendants to see the whole number: attorney fee plus your county's court costs.
Your estimated price, before you give us a name
| Attorney fee, flat, the whole fee for an uncontested case | $2,500 |
| Pierce County court costs | $300 |
| Estimated total, court costs estimated and billed at the amount charged | $2,800 |
Other costs may apply, such as service of process, electronic filing, court reporter and motion fees.
Not in this figure: the sheriff's mileage ($10 at least), a bridge toll where one applies, and $85 an hour after the first when the county's aid is needed.
City of Tacoma properties: local ordinance. The Firm may decline them or quote them separately in writing.
Start with this estimateCourt charges are set by the court and verified at attorney review. You pay the amount the court or officer charges. Figures here are estimates.
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