Michigan Eviction filing fees

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Michigan?

$45. If the complaint seeks only recovery of possession (summary proceedings), the filing fee is $45. Joining a money-judgment claim adds the ordinary money-claim filing fee. Statute text: "If the complaint is for the recovery of possession of premises only, the fee for filing a proceeding under this chapter is $45.00. (2) If a claim for a money judgment is joined with a claim for the recovery of possession of premises, the plaintiff shall pay a supplemental filing fee in the same amount as established by law for the filing of a claim for a money judgment in the same court. (3) Of each filing fee collected under this section, at the end of each month, the clerk of the district cour" (MCL 600.5756(1)).

Verified Source: MCL 600.5756(1) · last checked 2026-10-16