Use our free eviction timeline calculator tool to find out exactly how many days you have, when key deadlines fall, and what protections your state provides. Select your state and eviction reason below — results are instant and based on verified state law.
How to Use This Eviction Timeline Calculator Tool
Step 1: Select your state. Every state has different notice periods, hearing timelines, and tenant protections. The tool covers all 50 states with data verified against primary state statutes as of June 2026.
Step 2: Choose the eviction reason. Nonpayment, lease violation, no-cause, or holdover — each reason triggers a different notice period and timeline under your state’s law.
Step 3: Enter the notice date and click Calculate. The tool instantly shows your notice deadline, the estimated filing-to-hearing window, the writ/lockout window, and the total days from start to possible lockout. If your state has special protections (like just-cause rules or a right to cure), those are surfaced prominently.
Eviction Timeline Calculator
Find out how many days you have, what deadlines matter, and what protections your state gives you.
Verify with your state court or a local legal-aid office before acting.
What Your Results Include
The eviction timeline calculator tool gives you a step-by-step breakdown of the entire eviction process in your state — from the notice period through filing, court hearing, and the final writ of possession. Every result includes the exact statute citation, a link to your state’s full eviction guide, and a link to find free legal aid in your state.
States with strong tenant protections (like California, New York, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and New Jersey) are flagged with a green “High Protection” badge. States where no-cause eviction is barred show a prominent shield icon explaining that the landlord needs a legally recognized reason to evict. Deadlines are highlighted in red so they are impossible to miss.
The hearing window is based on verified state data when available. For states where the hearing timeline has not been separately verified, the tool uses a national typical range (7–21 days) and clearly labels it as an estimate. Every result links to your full state eviction guide for the precise local timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the eviction timeline calculator tool?
Every figure in this tool was hand-verified against the primary state statute, state court self-help portal, or state legal-aid source as of June 2026. We caught and corrected several recent law changes — including Hawaii Act 278 (2026), Texas SB 38 (2026), Colorado just-cause law HB 24-1098 (2024), and New York Good Cause Eviction Law (2024). However, county and city rules can add additional protections, so always verify with your local court or a legal-aid office before acting on any timeline.
Does this eviction timeline calculator tool give legal advice?
No. This tool provides general legal information based on state statutes. It is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you are facing an eviction, contact a local tenant rights attorney or a free legal-aid organization in your state right away.
What if my state has just-cause eviction protections?
If you select “No-Cause” as the eviction reason in a state with just-cause protections (such as New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, California, or Colorado), the tool displays a green shield explaining that the landlord cannot evict without a legally recognized reason. Read your state eviction guide for the full list of qualifying grounds in your state.
What does “business days” versus “calendar days” mean for eviction notices?
Some states — including California, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Utah — count nonpayment notice periods in business days, which exclude weekends and legal holidays. The eviction timeline calculator tool automatically labels whether your state uses business days or calendar days and calculates the deadline accordingly. If your state uses business days, the actual calendar time before you must act is longer than the stated number.
Can I share my eviction timeline results?
Yes. After calculating your timeline, click the “Copy Shareable Link” button at the bottom of your results. The link includes your state, reason, and notice date so anyone who opens it sees the same results instantly — useful for sharing with a lawyer, legal-aid counselor, or family member.
Sources
All eviction data in this tool is sourced from primary state statutes and official court self-help portals. The full verification log — including the exact statute citation for each of the 50 states — is maintained and updated by the Tenant Rights Info editorial team. For the most current version of any state law, visit your state legislature’s website or consult a licensed attorney.
External resources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) · Legal Services Corporation — Find Free Legal Aid
Informational only — not legal advice. Laws change and may vary by city or county. Verify with your state court or a local legal-aid office before acting. If you are facing eviction, contact a tenant attorney or legal-aid organization right away.